Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator sets up and operates a variety of metal fabrication and cutting equipment, including Plasma Arc plate cutters, threaders, hydraulic and manual press brakes, plate rolls, angle rolls, laser cutters, shears, saws, and related machinery. This role works from engineering drawings and work orders to produce high-quality parts within specified tolerances and timeframes, while maintaining accurate documentation and performing routine preventative maintenance on equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates heavy equipment including a Plasma Arc Plate cutter, Laser cutter, Hydraulic/Manual Press Brakes, Plate Roll, Angle Rolls, threaders, and manual shears/saws.
• Chooses appropriate tools, fixtures, and settings to accurately cut, bend, or roll metals within precise tolerances.
• Performs routine equipment checks and basic upkeep to ensure fabrication machines remain in safe working order.
• Documents job details accurately and completes digital scans of fabrication work orders.
• Maintains a clean workstation compliant with plant standards for hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste disposal.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent general education degree (GED).
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of directly related machine operating experience on a manufacturing floor.
• Strong understanding of the different types, grades, and properties of industrial metals.
• Ability to accurately calculate figures and measurements using basic mathematical skills.
• Proficiency using specialized machinery interfaces like Laser/Plasma HMI, Brake Press CNC HMI, and Plate/Angle Roller HMI.
• Competency operating auxiliary machinery such as cranes, forklifts, and standard power or hand tools.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Demands standing on the shop floor for 67% to 100% of an entire daily shift.
• Frequently requires lifting, moving, or repositioning raw metals and parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently requires walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and rotating the torso.
• Requires strict adherence to wearing safety glasses, steel-toe boots, targeted hand protection, and hearing/respiratory gear in designated zones

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lynn Haven, FL.

The pay range for this position is $17.65 - $22.18/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 Lynn Haven,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.