Laser Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Form Operator Assistant Job Description

This role provides hands-on support to a Form Operator team that sets up and runs heavy machinery to bend, shape, and cut sheet metal. You work closely with experienced operators to assist with daily production tasks, material handling at the press brake, and general shop operations, ensuring parts meet required specifications and production runs smoothly.

• Provide additional support to the Form Operator team in operating heavy machinery used to bend, shape, and cut sheet metal.
• Work alongside experienced team members to assist with daily production tasks and maintain consistent workflow.
• Support material handling activities at the press brake, including loading, unloading, and organizing sheet metal parts.
• Perform team lifts and lift assists as needed, lifting up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and other tools to verify dimensions and angles meet required specifications.
• Assist with quality inspection of parts to ensure they meet production and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand part requirements and assist operators in setting up machines accordingly.
• Contribute to general shop operations and production support, including keeping work areas organized and equipment ready for use.
• Collaborate with operators working on shear, press brake, laser, punch press, and CNC press brake equipment as needed.

• At least 1 year of experience using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
• At least 1 year of machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform quality inspection tasks to verify parts meet specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for sheet metal and production work.
• Experience working with sheet metal in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
• Capability to lift 50 lbs independently and participate in team lifts up to 100 lbs.
• Basic familiarity with machine operation, including press brake, shear, laser, punch press, and CNC press brake equipment.
• Comfort working with tools such as micrometers, calipers, and other measurement devices.

• Exposure to manufacturing environments, with metal fabrication experience strongly preferred.
• Press brake experience is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is highly valued.
• Experience supporting material handling and production operations in a shop or plant setting.
• Attention to detail and commitment to following safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from experienced operators and supervisors.

You join a company with a strong team-oriented culture where everyone works together and genuinely enjoys the work, creating a unique and supportive dynamic. You benefit from overtime opportunities, competitive compensation, and hands-on supervisors who invest time in training employees the right way. As the company continues to grow, you gain access to meaningful opportunities for advancement and long-term career development.

This position operates on a third-shift schedule from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday. You work in a manufacturing shop environment around heavy machinery such as press brakes, shears, lasers, punch presses, and CNC press brakes. The role involves regular material handling and lifting, frequent use of measurement tools and inspection equipment, and close collaboration with a production team in an active, fast-paced setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Seguin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 fully onsite position in Seguin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.