Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Straightener Job Description

Under close supervision, perform basic hot straightening and cold bench straightening techniques to adjust less complex castings to dimensional tolerance. As a team member in a finishing work cell, perform all functions as required to meet daily throughput objectives while ensuring product quality requirements are met.

• Read and follow shop travelers and straightening technique cards detailing customer specifications to straighten basic castings to dimensional requirements using less complex fixtures.
• Apply the use of basic fixtures, straightening dies, and dimensional inspection tools such as go/no-go gauges, calipers, micrometers, dyer gauges, height stands, and dial check indicators necessary to perform dimensional checks.
• Use mallets, vises, kick-presses, and other hand and bench tools to flatten, straighten, adjust angles, and perform other operations as required to bring parts within acceptable limits.
• Check work with dial indicators, dimensions, and inter-relationships with a high demand for flatness, parallelism, and angularity of features. Exercise care in operation and handling to avoid surface damage, cracking, or excessive distortion.
• Use an acetylene torch as necessary or as directed to work specified parts to make metal malleable.
• Apply hot straightening techniques as required, heating castings in a furnace, assembling straightening tools on or around the casing, and operating hydraulic presses to press casting into tools.
• Detect and report defective parts or unusual conditions to the lead or supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow safety regulations.
• Perform other finishing functions to meet daily throughput goals such as grit blasting, roto filing, dig out, and weld blending as assigned by the lead or supervisor.
• Follow all prescribed safety procedures and wear PPE as prescribed in the Hazard Assessment Form for the job.

• Deburring, sanding, grinding, metal fabrication, drilling, tapping, heat treat, precision measuring tools, metal forming, mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient use of measuring tools, straightening, drills, presses, hand tools, and assembly.
• Ability to work from simple drawings with dimensional specifications and tolerances.
• Use of scale, micrometers, and gauges.
• Plan and perform all required operations to straighten basic, less complex castings to close tolerances.

• Requires the use of judgment to determine and perform straightening operations on various sizes and shapes of cast parts.
• Check work to close tolerance, avoid overstressing or cracking.
• Physical effort consisting of frequently lifting or moving heavy weights up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous mental or visual attention necessary in straightening, checking, setting up, and performing other related duties involving constant alertness.

Join a company that values employee growth and is willing to train motivated candidates. Opportunities for overtime and a flexible schedule are available, with a focus on long-term career advancement.

Work independently at a small workstation within a large warehouse environment. The fast-paced production setting includes machine operating, shipping, and powder coating departments. Typical manufacturing attire is required, including steel-toed shoes, jeans, and appropriate shirts. Additional PPE will be provided as needed per department.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodinville, WA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/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 Woodinville,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 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.