Aerotek is hiring multiple Press Brake Operators!

We are seeking a skilled operator for our bending/press brake machines. This role involves interpreting blueprints, ensuring parts meet specifications, and maintaining an organized workspace. Key responsibilities include machine setup, operation, tooling changes, job uploads, first piece inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate bending/press brake machines.

• Blueprint Interpretation: Pull and interpret prints to ensure parts match specifications.

• Organization: Maintain an organized workspace and keep all parts together.

• Tooling Changes: Change tooling as needed.

• Job Uploads: Upload jobs into the machine interface.

• Quality Control: Perform first piece inspections.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues.

• Maintenance: Conduct preventative maintenance.

• Precision Work: Perform precision forming, bending, and folding.

• Measurement: Use and read measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, protractors, and tape measures.

• Accuracy: Add and subtract measurements accurately.

• Metal Bending: Bend a variety of metals including galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

Why Join Us?

• Shift Premium: Enjoy a 15% shift premium for night shift.

• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from opportunities for growth as the company expands.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive health, dental, and vision insurance from day one through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, a 401(k) with a 3% match, and vacation time (1 week initially, 2 weeks after 1 year).

• Bonuses: Potential for an end-of-year bonus based on company performance and annual reviews.

Work Environment

• Shift Details: 4 open positions for the 3rd shift: Monday - Thursday from 3:30 pm - 2:00 am and Friday from 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Training on the 1st shift for 1 - 2 weeks is required.

• Facility Conditions: The facility can be hot in the summer but has open doors for ventilation. It is clean, and all necessary tools are provided.

• Safety: Safety is a top priority.

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 Machesney Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.