Machine Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Handler Job Description

The Machine Handler plays a key role in supporting production operations by safely handling materials, operating machinery, and preparing finished coils for packaging. This position requires careful attention to job tickets, effective coordination of materials, and consistent adherence to safety and housekeeping standards in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and clearly understand job tickets to ensure accurate setup and production.
• Load coils onto the uncoiler in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload scrap material from the machine area and ensure proper disposal or staging.
• Unload cut materials from the uncoiler to the turnstile, maintaining organized material flow.
• Set up the overarm (excluding oscillators) according to job specifications and safety guidelines.
• Cut bands on coils and materials safely, following all safety procedures.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks to keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Coordinate and stage all necessary materials required for each job to support continuous production.
• Prepare finished coils for packaging, ensuring they meet quality and specification requirements.
• Assist with general machine operation and production activities as needed.
• Handle materials throughout the production process, including loading, unloading, and moving product.
• Support warehouse and assembly tasks related to material handling and production flow.
• Use basic math skills to verify measurements, counts, and material specifications.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes when trained and authorized.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical or process issues and report more complex problems to appropriate personnel.
• Perform deburring and other finishing tasks to ensure product quality.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while working with machinery, tools, and material handling equipment.

Essential Skills

• Previous material handling experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Basic math skills to support measurements, counts, and production checks.
• Experience with general labor tasks in an industrial or production environment.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets and follow written instructions.
• Comfort working with and around machinery in a production setting.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established processes and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator or in machine operating roles.
• Background in general labor, warehouse operations, or assembly work.
• Experience with drill press operation or similar mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills for basic mechanical or process issues.
• Experience as a loader or in material handling roles.
• Forklift operation experience; certification is a plus where required.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus.
• Experience with braiding or similar production processes.
• Production and deburring experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a material handling and machine operation role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, family-oriented organization with a long history in metal processing and distribution. The company emphasizes honor and opportunity as core business values, offering a respectful environment where hard work and reliability are recognized. With a modern production facility and a focus on full-service solutions for customers, you gain exposure to a variety of materials and processes, supporting long-term skill development and growth within the manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled production facility designed to support safe and efficient operations. You will work around metal processing equipment, including uncoilers, turnstiles, and material handling machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes. The environment includes warehouse and manufacturing areas where materials like aluminum, copper, brass, and cold-rolled spring steel are processed and distributed. The facility layout supports organized material flow and emphasizes housekeeping, safety, and consistent production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valley City, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valley City,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

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.

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.