Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Machine Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will operate progressive presses, tandem presses, and transfer presses to bond metal components, produce, verify, stack, and sort metal stampings. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of quality and production efficiency.

• Manually load parts or blanks into the machine and place parts into inventory baskets.
• Inspect components and assemblies visually for quality defects including scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, missing welds, etc.
• Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Record and report production, quality, and inventory information accurately.
• Monitor weld machine or press for proper operation and report any malfunctions or problems to supervisor and maintenance.
• Perform all duties and operate machinery and equipment according to company standards and procedures using required safety equipment.
• Label and/or tag parts and baskets accurately.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and setup including, but not limited to, die setting/fastening, machine lubrication.
• Utilize tools such as hand-held pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and die bars.

• Experience in production and machine operation.
• Ability to operate stamping machines and presses.
• Mechanically inclined with an understanding of loading machinery.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools.
• Familiarity with inspection and assembly processes.
• General labor skills including hand tool use, tape measuring, press brake operation, caliper usage, and troubleshooting.

• Experience in machine operation with setups and changeovers is advantageous but not required.
• Mechanically inclined and open to learning machine operations.
• Prior experience in a stamping environment is beneficial.

Join a company that is expanding both locally and nationwide, offering opportunities for overtime, advancement, and advanced training. We are committed to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

This position is in a heavy industrial environment with large metal stamping presses. The facility employs several hundred people and is partially climate-controlled. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 9:15 pm, with a 10-minute break and a paid 20-minute lunch. Additional breaks are provided when temperatures are above average. Opportunities for overtime extend the workday until 11:15 pm. The facility has improved ventilation, enhancing workplace comfort.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.58 - $22.58/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 Lebanon,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.