Job Description

**Job Title: Machine Operator** 1st: 8AM - 4PM 2nd: 4PM - 12AM 3rd: 12AM - 8AM **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Machine Operator to join our team. This role involves operating various types of machinery, including drill presses, shear presses, punch presses, straightening presses, and more. The successful candidate will also handle materials and operate overhead cranes and forklifts. **Responsibilities** + Operate and monitor machinery including drill presses, shear presses, punch presses, and straightening presses. + Load and unload machines efficiently and safely. + Use hand and power tools to perform tasks. + Utilize overhead cranes to lift and move products. + Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning quench tanks. + Perform housekeeping and special cleanup duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Capability to stand for 8 hours or more. + Follow directions accurately and efficiently. + Proficiency in machine operating and metals manufacturing/fabrication. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.51 - $20.01/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 Crystal Lake,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.

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