Metal Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy machine shop environment, cutting tool steel to precise specifications using a variety of tools and equipment. You will train to operate multiple saw machines, support production timelines, and handle general labor tasks in an industrial warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Cut tool steel to specific measurements and tolerances using saw machines, hand tools, and power tools.

• Use tape measures accurately to 1/8 inch, along with calipers, to verify dimensions and ensure quality standards.

• Operate multiple saw machines simultaneously once fully trained to meet production timelines and workflow requirements.

• Perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing, machine shop, industrial, or construction-type environment.

• Handle material movement and positioning, including lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Train on and safely operate a forklift as needed to support production and material handling.

• Apply basic math skills, including fractions and decimals, to measure, calculate, and confirm part specifications.

• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced production environment, managing several duties and machines at once.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety procedures and shop guidelines.

• Collaborate with a small team to coordinate work, share information, and ensure production goals are met.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, machine shop, industrial, or construction environment.

• Ability to read and use calipers and tape measures accurately, including measurements to 1/8 inch.

• Strong basic math skills, including working confidently with fractions and decimals.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple machines or tasks at the same time in a production setting.

• Comfort working in a non-temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more as part of regular job duties.

• Willingness to train on and operate a forklift; no prior forklift experience required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous industrial experience in a warehouse, production, or machine shop setting.

• Familiarity with tolerances and quality checks using measuring tools such as calipers and tape measures.

• Comfort working around multiple saw machines and other industrial equipment.

• Reliability and punctuality for a 1st-shift schedule.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting production deadlines.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers strong long-term perks, including great benefits upon permanent hire, an annual boot allowance, generous paid time off with rollover options, paid holidays, and schedule flexibility for valid needs. Access to BCBS insurance when permanent, combined with a small team atmosphere, provides stability, comfort, and room to grow within an established industrial operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large open warehouse operating on a 1st shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is non-temperature-controlled, so conditions vary with the seasons. You will work as part of a small team of around five people alongside approximately 12 saw machines and other industrial equipment. The setting is hands-on, production-focused, and requires appropriate workwear and sturdy footwear suitable for an active industrial shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dover, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dover, NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dover,NH.

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.