Machine Operator Assistant

Job Title: Machine Operator Assistant

Job Description

The Machine Operator Assistant supports machine operators with setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments. This role involves bundling steel from production lines, moving finished products to designated areas, and maintaining cleanliness through sweeping, organizing, and removing debris or scrap. The assistant works across multiple production lines, both technical and structural, stacks products on pallets, labels them, applies stickers, and uses banding equipment. Additionally, the role requires operating jib cranes, saws, and other tools safely for material handling and cutting, measuring products for quality control, and assisting with welding alignment, supply restocking, and basic machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments.
• Bundle steel from production lines and move finished products to designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness by sweeping, organizing, and removing debris or scrap.
• Work across multiple production lines as needed, both technical and structural.
• Stack products on pallets, label them, apply stickers, and use banding equipment.
• Operate jib cranes, saws, and other tools safely for material handling and cutting.
• Measure products, coils, and tooling components for quality control and setup accuracy.
• Follow daily housekeeping procedures and general safety rules.
• Assist with welding alignment, supply restocking, and basic machine maintenance.
• Perform additional tasks at specialized workstations and consult supervisors when unsure.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year operating machinery within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual capabilities, strongly preferred Spanish.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Capability to push, pull, move, and lift 40 lbs.
• Safety consciousness and strong initiative.
• Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Open to experience as candidates will be trained on all procedures.
• Willingness to work 1-2 hours of overtime per day.
• Openness to working on Saturdays if converted to a permanent position.

Why Work Here?

Join a large operation offering upward mobility opportunities. This position begins as a 90-day contract with the potential for hire. Experience career growth and development in an environment that values initiative and safety.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 1st shift with hours from 5 am to 1:45 pm. Interviews can be scheduled after 9 am. The environment requires standing throughout the shift and is safety-focused. Dress code requires appropriate safety gear and attire.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PITTSBURG, CA.

The pay range for this position is $19.67 - $19.67/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)

This is a fully onsite position in PITTSBURG,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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.