**Job Title: Cutting Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Cutting Machine Operator, you will operate cutting machinery including Iberica, and other machines in the 142/145/102 series. You will be responsible for performing make-readies, press maintenance, and lubrication, as well as completing a daily quality checklist. You will also record time and materials in SAP and PEAK systems, disassemble machines for minor repairs, and assist temporary staff. Additionally, you will enforce SQF standards and company values, maintain cleanliness, adhere to the painting schedule, and assist in SQF audits. **Responsibilities** + Operate cutting machinery (Iberica, 142/145/102 series). + Perform make-readies, press maintenance, and lubrication. + Complete daily quality checklist. + Record time and materials in SAP and PEAK. + Disassemble machines for minor repairs. + Assist temporary workers and reinforce SQF standards. + Maintain cleanliness and painting schedule. + Assist in SQF audits. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of two years of relevant manufacturing experience. + Excellent attendance and independence. + Ability to read and write safety rules, manuals, and reports. + Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. + Proficient in math: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, computing ratios and percentages, and interpreting bar graphs. + Strong reasoning skills to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Frequent standing and walking (34–66% of the time). + Comfortable with repetitive movements. + Ability to bend, squat, climb, reach, twist, carry up to 28 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. for 200 feet. + Able to lift 50 lbs. frequently and 20 lbs. continuously. + Independent decision-making and color discernment. + Capable of working in fluctuating temperatures and loud noise. + Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required: safety gloves, hair net, and beard net. **Why Work Here?** Join a union role after a 60-day probation with benefits offered after the initial period. Enjoy a direct placement opportunity and one week of pro-rated time off after probation. Work in an environment that values safety and provides opportunities for overtime. **Work Environment** Work in a non-climate-controlled facility with approximately 170 employees and 30 temporary staff. The facility operates 24/7 with openings across both shifts: 7 am - 7 pm and 7 pm - 7 am, on a rotating schedule (3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off). Safety is a top priority, and steel toe boots are required. The company provides gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenixville, PA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $54080.00/yr. Position Type -Union role (join after 60-day probation) -direct placement opportunity Benefits -Offered after 60 days Time Off -One week after probation, pro-rated **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Phoenixville,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 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.