Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Machine Operators to join our dynamic team at a metal trim manufacturing facility. In this role, you will operate various machinery, including Shear, Slitter, and Metal Folder (Brake Press), to produce high-quality metal components. This position is temporary-to-permanent, offering an excellent opportunity for growth and stability within the company.

Pay: Up to $28hr.

Shift: 7am-3:30pm. (Mon-Fri)

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings with angles, bends, and quantity specifications.
• Enter drawing details into the Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Place 10 ft metal strips into machines for precise bends and cuts.
• Maneuver materials appropriately for each bend and step in the process.
• Stack finished materials once completed.
• Assist in the shipping and packing area when not operating machines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in machine operation, including experience with Shear, Slitter, and Brake Press.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with tape measure usage is essential.
• Capability to handle and maneuver 10 ft long sheet metal pieces.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Sheet metal experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with production goals and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive work environment where employees are rewarded with pay increases within their first year for excellent performance. Benefit from a comprehensive 401K plan with a 5% match, along with substantial medical, dental, and vision coverage. Family plans are supported, and generous PTO is offered at 6 months and 2 years of employment.

Work Environment

Our facility specializes in producing trim for industrial metal buildings, focusing mainly on cold storage buildings. The plant is clean and well-laid-out, providing ample space for movement. Employees work in a semi-climate-controlled environment with air movers, ensuring comfort throughout the shift from Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm, including two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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.