Level 1 Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Steel Pipe Fabrication Worker

Job Description

The Steel Pipe Fabrication Worker is responsible for manufacturing custom stainless steel attachments and adapters to customer specifications. This role operates a variety of production equipment, performs quality inspections, and works across multiple fabrication stations to complete projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate stainless steel attachments, adapters, and components according to customer and production specifications.
• Operate production machinery and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently throughout the manufacturing process.
• Measure materials and finished products using tools such as tape measures and calipers to ensure accuracy.
• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance while following all safety and production procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience.
• Experience operating machines and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately read measuring tools, including tape measures and calipers.
• Strong attention to detail with experience performing quality inspections and verifying product specifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow work orders, blueprints, and production instructions to complete custom projects.
• Experience working independently and managing projects through completion.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced fabrication environment while meeting production deadlines.

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Previous machine operator experience preferred.
• Flexibility to rotate between multiple workstations and fabrication processes.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, tools, and manufacturing techniques.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team of around 15 employees where your contributions are visible and valued. The company offers profit sharing to everyone, allowing you to directly benefit from the success you help create. The work environment supports individuals who enjoy taking ownership of projects, giving you the satisfaction of seeing each job through from start to finish.

Work Environment

The facility features an open-concept layout, and you will work throughout the shop floor to complete your assigned jobs at various stations. Standard hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with no work on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, supporting a long weekend schedule. The dress code is casual and practical for a production environment: jeans, steel-toed shoes or boots, and a t-shirt. You will regularly work with production machinery, measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers, and inspection equipment in a hands-on, shop-floor setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, WI.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in La Crosse,WI.

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.