Forming Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Forming Machine Operator | Vista | 1st & 2nd Shift | $20-$21/hr

This role focuses on operating forming equipment to fabricate detailed parts efficiently and accurately in an industrial manufacturing environment. You will set up and run various machines, inspect parts to strict quality standards, and complete required documentation while following all safety and production procedures. The position requires working both independently and as part of a team to support consistent, high-quality output.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday ; 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday ; 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Follow all production, safety, and administrative policies to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Review manufacturing plans, engineering data, and setup instructions before starting each job.
• Set up and operate forming equipment and related machines, including hydraulic shears, chop saws, and forklifts.
• Verify machine setups and adjust equipment as needed to maintain proper alignment and performance.
• Inspect first-piece parts using gauges, calipers, mylars, micrometers, and blueprints to confirm conformance to specifications.
• Perform 100% inspection of all parts produced to ensure they meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Maintain quality standards by identifying non-conforming parts and documenting issues accurately.
• Complete all required documentation, including part counts, labor cards, and non-conformance reports.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment in good working condition.
• Tear down setups after jobs are completed and return tools, fixtures, and equipment to their proper locations.
• Move completed parts to the next operation or staging area using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings to support communication and continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and communicate professionally with coworkers and leadership.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks, including heavy lifting, as required by production needs.

Essential Skills

• Proven machine operation experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings, engineering data, and blueprints.
• Proficiency using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and mylars.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating production machines, including hydraulic shears and chop saws.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance skills for production equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to performing 100% inspection on parts.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting and prolonged standing.
• Capability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with fabricating large metal or structural parts.
• Comfort working with loud, large, and heat-generating machinery.
• Experience participating in process improvement or continuous improvement activities.
• Strong organizational skills for managing documentation such as part counts and labor cards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued, and where your technical skills directly contribute to building complex, large-scale products. The schedule offers consistent weekday hours with defined shifts, supporting predictable work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to expand your hands-on machine operation experience, participate in process improvements, and work with advanced industrial equipment in a setting that emphasizes professionalism and continuous learning.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial manufacturing facility that produces large airplane parts. You will work around large, loud machines that can generate heat when running, and you will regularly handle metal parts and production equipment. The role operates on two shifts: first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and second shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Personal protective equipment is required at all times in production areas, including items such as ear plugs and safety glasses, to ensure a safe working environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Vista, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Vista,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.