Machine Operator

at Aerotek in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will be cross-trained in multiple areas, including operating drill presses, shear presses, punch presses, straightening presses, torches, overhead cranes, forklifts, CombiLifts, and saws. Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, monitoring the machine during operation to ensure quality production, cleaning quench tanks, maintaining clean work areas, performing housekeeping duties, and using hand and power tools. You will also use an overhead crane to lift and move products. This role offers the opportunity for advancement to higher machine operator levels with increased pay rates and the potential to learn CNC machining. There is also room to grow within the company.

Hard Skills

+ Machine operation

+ Operate presses

+ Use of torches

+ Handling overhead cranes

+ Forklift operation

+ Using hand and power tools

Soft Skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Adaptability

+ Teamwork

+ Commitment to safety

+ Problem-solving

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Work Environment

The work environment includes shifts across 1st (8AM – 4PM), 2nd (4PM – 12AM with $1.00 differential), and 3rd (12AM – 8AM with $2.00 differential) shifts. The starting wage is competitive, with the potential for raises as you advance in your role. The facility, comprising over 10 different buildings, is involved in heavy CNC machinery, forklifts, and cranes operations, and it can get very hot in summer due to heat from production. Measures like big garage doors and free Gatorade are in place to cool down the space. This role is based at 4700 Half Mile Rd. Crystal Lake, IL

About Aerotek:

We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek’s 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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.