Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Fabrication Machine Operator

• Pay: $23.31 - $26.00/hour (based on experience)
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM
• Shift: Evening Shift

• We are seeking a Machine Operator to join a growing fabrication team. This role is responsible for setting up and operating fabrication equipment according to production drawings and specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards. Experience with laser cutting equipment, brake presses, shears, and saws is highly valued.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and cut lists.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including:
  • Laser machines
  • Brake presses
  • Shears
  • Saws
  • Punch presses
  • Flame cutting equipment
  • Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools to ensure accuracy.
  • Monitor and record material usage.
  • Follow established quality and safety procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, grinders, and saws.
• Strong math skills, including working with fractions and measurements.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures.
• Ability to work overhead and at elevated heights when required.

• Four-day work week with three-day weekends.
• Competitive starting pay based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with advanced fabrication equipment and grow your manufacturing skill set.
• Stable full-time position with overtime opportunities available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tea, SD.

The pay range for this position is $48484.80 - $54080.00/yr.

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.

Vision, Dental, Health, & 401K match

This is a fully onsite position in Tea,SD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.