Machine Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator with a mechanical aptitude and experience in mechanical manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience with hand and power tools, the ability to interpret technical diagrams, and strong mathematical skills. The role involves operating machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring precision through visual inspections.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate various machinery, including Laser Welding Machines, Laser-Marking Machines, Laser Cutting, and Laser Engraving machines.
+ Perform preventative maintenance on-site.
+ Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
+ Follow detailed instructions for machine calibration and setup.
+ Conduct visual inspections with attention to detail.
**Essential Skills**
+ Mechanical aptitude
+ 1-2 years of mechanical manufacturing experience
+ Experience with hand and power tools
+ Ability to interpret technical diagrams
+ Strong mathematical skills
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 2-3 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
+ Prior machine operation experience is ideal but not required
+ Good work ethic with the ability to follow trust-based policies
+ Reliability to work daily for a minimum of 8 hours
**Why Work Here?**
Join a company that offers a clean, state-of-the-art shop with multi-million dollar investments in new equipment and office space. This large site provides multiple opportunities for career growth, as the company plans to double its size in sales and headcount over the next few years. Enjoy working in a stable company with long-term opportunities, where ownership is committed to maintaining operations without selling or relocating.
**Work Environment**
The facility is located in the Northeast and provides contract laser services including welding, marking, cutting, and engraving to companies across the United States. It is one of the few laser job shop facilities with an in-house electropolishing and passivating division. The work environment is strong and stable, offering significant opportunities for growth.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Monroe, Connecticut.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 MONROE,CT.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator with a mechanical aptitude and experience in mechanical manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience with hand and power tools, the ability to interpret technical diagrams, and strong mathematical skills. The role involves operating machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring precision through visual inspections.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate various machinery, including Laser Welding Machines, Laser-Marking Machines, Laser Cutting, and Laser Engraving machines.
+ Perform preventative maintenance on-site.
+ Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
+ Follow detailed instructions for machine calibration and setup.
+ Conduct visual inspections with attention to detail.
**Essential Skills**
+ Mechanical aptitude
+ 1-2 years of mechanical manufacturing experience
+ Experience with hand and power tools
+ Ability to interpret technical diagrams
+ Strong mathematical skills
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 2-3 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
+ Prior machine operation experience is ideal but not required
+ Good work ethic with the ability to follow trust-based policies
+ Reliability to work daily for a minimum of 8 hours
**Why Work Here?**
Join a company that offers a clean, state-of-the-art shop with multi-million dollar investments in new equipment and office space. This large site provides multiple opportunities for career growth, as the company plans to double its size in sales and headcount over the next few years. Enjoy working in a stable company with long-term opportunities, where ownership is committed to maintaining operations without selling or relocating.
**Work Environment**
The facility is located in the Northeast and provides contract laser services including welding, marking, cutting, and engraving to companies across the United States. It is one of the few laser job shop facilities with an in-house electropolishing and passivating division. The work environment is strong and stable, offering significant opportunities for growth.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Monroe, Connecticut.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 MONROE,CT.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.
Job ID: 485023157
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025
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