Punch Press Operator

Build the Products Behind the Fun. Grow Your Career with an Employee-Owned Company!

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and room to grow? Join a team that manufactures commercial playground equipment used by children and communities across the country. Your work will help create products that make a lasting impact while giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

Location: Delano, MN

Competitive Pay

** Full-Time Opportunity**

** Monthly Bonuses + Profit Sharing + Employee Ownership**

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) - Build your future while helping build the company's success

Monthly Production Bonuses - Get rewarded for your hard work

Profit Sharing Program - Share in the company's achievements

401(k) with Up to 6% Company Match

Free Onsite Nurse

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Growing Company with Long-Term Stability

Clean, Well-Maintained Manufacturing Facility

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator , you'll help manufacture the deck platforms and components that become part of innovative commercial playground systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and set up machines to produce high-quality sheet metal components.

• Read blueprints, work orders, and production documents to ensure accurate manufacturing.

• Perform machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to maintain efficiency and quality.

• Use measuring tools, tape measures, and inspection equipment to verify specifications.

• Work with sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC laser, punch press, and press brake machinery.

• Maintain quality standards while meeting production goals.

• Collaborate with a supportive team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain an organized workspace.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Previous machine operating experience

Ability to read blueprints and production drawings

Experience using measurement tools and performing quality checks

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

CNC Turret Operation

Punch Press, Press Brake, or Laser Experience

Fabrication and Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Machine Setup and Troubleshooting

The Work Environment

You'll work in a large manufacturing campus that combines the resources of a growing company with the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller team. The shop is clean, organized, and focused on safety, with opportunities to learn new equipment and advance your skills.

While manufacturing can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy, you'll be surrounded by experienced team members who take pride in producing quality products and supporting each other's success.

Build More Than Parts. Build a Career.

If you enjoy working with advanced manufacturing equipment, reading blueprints, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work come to life, this is the opportunity for you.

**Apply today and join an employee-owned company where your contributions matter, your growth is encouraged, and your hard work is rewarded! **

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delano, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Delano,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.