2nd Shift - Machine Operator

Job Title: 2nd Shift - Machine Operator

Job Description

As a 2nd Shift Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up the machine by checking work orders and blueprints to determine the part specifications and daily production targets. Your primary task involves loading metal sheets into the Brake Press and forming and bending the metal to meet the required specifications. You may also operate additional equipment such as a Fiber Laser, Die Stamp, spot welder, and punch press. A key part of your role is to conduct visual and physical inspections of each metal piece to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Check work orders and blueprints to understand part specifications and production targets.
• Set up machines daily and load metal sheets into the Brake Press.
• Form and bend metal to complete the production process.
• Operate other equipment including Fiber Laser, Die Stamp, spot welder, and punch press.
• Conduct visual and physical inspections of metal pieces to ensure they meet specifications.
• Lift materials weighing over 40 pounds daily.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in reading blueprints.
• Experience in machine operation.
• Skill in using micrometers and calipers.
• One year of experience in operating machinery and using precision measurement tools.
• Experience with Laser, press brake, and TIG welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 6 months of welding or fabricating experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a large, clean, and climate-controlled facility recognized as one of the nicest manufacturing plants in Southern WI. Enjoy access to a workout facility, an onsite UW healthcare clinic and lab for you and your family, and tuition reimbursement. There is significant room for career advancement across departments like welding, maintenance, machining, and tooling. Employees receive a premium for 2nd and 3rd shift work. We invest heavily in maintaining our state-of-the-art facility and equipment.

Work Environment

You will work in a massive, modern facility alongside over 300 colleagues in the fabrication department. The facility is clean and temperature-controlled, ensuring a comfortable work environment. You will be part of a team operating machines in small pods of 2-3 people. Pay is up to $27hr.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Evansville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Evansville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.