Machine Operator
Description:
Job Description
Machine Operator
Location: Lake City, MN
Pay: $19.00 – $20.00/hr
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Fridays are rare!)
About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled and reliable Machine Operator to join our team. In this role, you’ll operate a variety of machines including press brakes, turret machines, and shear presses to produce high-quality custom metal products. If you take pride in your work and enjoy a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Operate press brake, turret machine, shear press, and other shop equipment
Read and interpret blueprints with minimal assistance
Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications
Follow demonstrated or written work instructions
Lift materials up to 50 lbs as needed
Qualifications
Prior experience operating industrial machinery
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Strong attention to detail and quality
Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs
Experience working with steel or metal materials is a plus
Why Work With Us
Four-day work week for better work-life balance
Family-oriented culture with an average employee tenure of 25 years
Clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment
Supportive team atmosphere with opportunities to learn and grow
Benefits
401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and profit sharing
Life and disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Transportation benefits
Eligibility for some benefits may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite position in Lake City, MN. The shop is clean and organized, with a casual dress code (jeans and clean T-shirts or sweatshirts allowed). PPE is provided, and steel-toed boots are required. The work is varied, with frequent changes in tasks throughout the day.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Lake City,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.
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.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.