Machine Operator**
**Job Description**
Operate production machinery to produce custom alloys, non-standard diameters, and specialty mechanical properties. Ensure quality output with short lead times.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate production machinery according to established procedures.
+ Start and adjust machines to regulate speed, temperature, and other settings.
+ Monitor production output to ensure quality and consistency.
+ Record production data using computerized or manual systems.
+ Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on machines.
+ Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in general production and machine operation.
+ Proficient with hand and power tools, metal fabrication, and measuring tools.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
+ Previous experience in manufacturing or machine operation roles.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in assembly, forklift operation, and construction.
+ Comfortable with tasks such as loading and machine operating.
+ Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, integrity, respect, and excellence.
**Why Work Here?**
Experience a positive team culture with support across all shifts. Opportunities for advancement abound, with many team members rising from operators to supervisors. Enjoy a non-linear career path with chances for lateral moves. Benefit from internal job postings, on-the-job teaching, and performance-based reviews. Autonomy and daily feedback ensure growth in a non-micromanaged environment.
**Work Environment**
Work in a 300,000 sq. ft. facility featuring advanced machinery for bar and wire processing. The clean and organized layout includes designated zones for drawing, annealing, cutting, and finishing. Utilize high-tech equipment such as 'The Gillette' back die shaver and 'The Diablo' batch furnace. Embrace an environment focused on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Shift has a $0.50/hour differential, and 3rd shift (11pm-7am) with a $1/hour differential.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeport, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $22.50/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 Freeport,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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**
Operate production machinery to produce custom alloys, non-standard diameters, and specialty mechanical properties. Ensure quality output with short lead times.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate production machinery according to established procedures.
+ Start and adjust machines to regulate speed, temperature, and other settings.
+ Monitor production output to ensure quality and consistency.
+ Record production data using computerized or manual systems.
+ Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on machines.
+ Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in general production and machine operation.
+ Proficient with hand and power tools, metal fabrication, and measuring tools.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
+ Previous experience in manufacturing or machine operation roles.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in assembly, forklift operation, and construction.
+ Comfortable with tasks such as loading and machine operating.
+ Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, integrity, respect, and excellence.
**Why Work Here?**
Experience a positive team culture with support across all shifts. Opportunities for advancement abound, with many team members rising from operators to supervisors. Enjoy a non-linear career path with chances for lateral moves. Benefit from internal job postings, on-the-job teaching, and performance-based reviews. Autonomy and daily feedback ensure growth in a non-micromanaged environment.
**Work Environment**
Work in a 300,000 sq. ft. facility featuring advanced machinery for bar and wire processing. The clean and organized layout includes designated zones for drawing, annealing, cutting, and finishing. Utilize high-tech equipment such as 'The Gillette' back die shaver and 'The Diablo' batch furnace. Embrace an environment focused on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Shift has a $0.50/hour differential, and 3rd shift (11pm-7am) with a $1/hour differential.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeport, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $22.50/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 Freeport,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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: 486948655
Originally Posted on: 7/26/2025
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