This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
73% STARs in role.
Job Title: Machine Operator / Material Handler
Hiring on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
Job Description
This role operates a variety of industrial machines and material handling equipment in a metals manufacturing and fabrication environment. You will load and unload machines, monitor production processes, and use overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand and power tools to support a high-volume production line. The position offers cross-training on multiple types of presses and equipment, clear advancement paths, and substantial opportunities for overtime.
Responsibilities
- Operate a range of production equipment, including drill presses, shear presses, punch presses, straightening presses, torches, and other metal processing machines.
- Load and unload machines safely and efficiently, ensuring materials and parts move smoothly through each stage of the process.
- Monitor machines during operation to ensure products make it through the process correctly and meet quality expectations.
- Use overhead cranes, forklifts, CombiLift equipment, and other material handling tools to lift, move, and position products and materials.
- Operate saws and other cutting equipment as needed to support production requirements.
- Use hand and power tools to complete tasks such as adjustments, minor maintenance, and general production work.
- Clean quench tanks and maintain clean, organized work areas to support safety and efficiency.
- Perform housekeeping and special clean-up duties as assigned, including removing debris and maintaining clear walkways and workstations.
- Follow all safety procedures and instructions when working around furnaces, heat treating machines, heavy CNC machinery, forklifts, and cranes.
- Work as part of a general production and machine operating team, supporting metal stamping, production line activities, and general assembly tasks as needed.
- Lift boxes, materials, and parts weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Follow directions from supervisors and leads, including daily production meeting updates and task assignments.
- Participate in cross-training across multiple areas based on production needs, learning additional machines and processes over time.
- Support consistent production output by maintaining focus, staying on task, and communicating issues or concerns promptly
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006160573