Brake Machine Operator

We are seeking a skilled Fabricator to join our team in the Fabrication Department, where you will work with a variety of agricultural and custom metal products. You will have the opportunity to work in a brand new facility, increasing production and efficiency. Your ability to seamlessly transition between departments will be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the main operator with loading and unloading parts, ensuring machines remain operational.
• Operate various machinery including the press brake, laser, drill, saw, and CNCs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, ensuring a full understanding of symmetrical tolerances.
• Perform quality checks on fabricated materials and ensure the product is correctly placed.
• Set machines according to the material and product specifications.
• Exhibit safety-conscious behavior and maintain excellent attendance.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in press brake, laser, saw, plasma, or other CNC production.
• Proficient in operating fabrication equipment such as bandsaw, press brake, and overhead crane.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand measurement equipment.
• Capability to lift over 50 lbs regularly.

• Experience with industrial and sheet metal work.
• Familiarity with machine operation and general labor in a machine shop environment.

Enjoy the small-shop feel within a larger environment, with leadership that values flexibility and understands the importance of family matters.

Work Environment

Work in a collaborative setting with one other operator primarily, with opportunities to assist in other departments. Standard working hours are 6 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with weekly overtime. Steel-toed boots are required for safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Fargo,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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.

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.