2nd Shift Machine Operator

Aerotek • Santa Fe Springs, CA • 11h ago

Job Title: 2nd Shift Machine Operator

Job Description

As a 2nd Shift Machine Operator, you will set up and operate various manual and automated machines, ensuring the precision and quality of finished workpieces as per specifications.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, manuals, and dispatch specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.

Perform pre-operational inspections.

Fully operate multiple machines, including Conventional and CNC machines (lathe and mills).

Perform complex set-ups without assistance.

Operate machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings.

Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.

Run parts through processes such as automated welding, sheer & brake presses, automated and manual saws, swaging, polishing, draw bench, roto draw machines, vacuum furnaces, HON machines, straightening, flattening, and roll-flow machines.

Assemble parts and/or pieces adhering to blueprints or dispatch sheets.

Verify conformance of finished workpieces to specifications.

Place finished parts into boxes and send to inspection.

Package and stage finished parts.

Conduct troubleshooting with minimal or no assistance, identifying and resolving problems.

Essential Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine set-up

Machine operation

Inspection

Packaging

Additional Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a machine operator.

High school diploma or GED.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Ability to read program codes.

Work within a team environment.

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Experience with driving sit-down forklifts and operating cranes is a plus.

Why Work Here?

The company offers great tenure and long-term growth opportunities. With an extensive modernization effort completed, it provides a contemporary, eco-friendly, and environmentally compliant state-of-the-art industrial environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large manufacturing setting, non-union, with a machine shop hosting 25-27 machinists across three shifts. The company designs and manufactures precision metallic tubular parts and assemblies for the commercial aircraft, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Santa Fe Springs,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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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