Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Machine Operator to work in a large aerospace machine shop. This role involves setting up and operating forming, deburring, and heading machines to produce high-quality products while adhering to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

+ Work safely under functional safety guidelines, including the use of PPE and equipment interaction.

+ Perform basic operations of equipment to produce at rate and meet quality standards.

+ Set up and operate forming, deburring, and heading machines to create sleeves or other products.

+ Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary; stop machines when problems occur.

+ Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and orderly workstation and perform basic machine upkeep.

+ Perform additional tasks such as lubing, bluecoat, gritblast, sleeve washing, or packaging as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to read and write English.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.

+ Math skills to solve problems.

+ At least 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

+ Knowledge of shop practices and procedures, ability to read blueprints, and ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with part marking, warehouse, production, and machine operation.

+ Familiarity with bellcoat/thermal epoxy application.

+ Ability to operate the bluecoat machine.

+ Inspection skills.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, with bonuses based on the Company's performance. Employees receive 120 hours of paid time off annually, along with 10 paid holidays. The company provides medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families. Employees can also enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large aerospace machine shop. Initial training will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. A clean-shaven face is required for proper respirator fit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tukwila,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.