Job Title: General Production Operator

1st: 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri $19

2nd: 3pm - 1:30am Mon - Thurs $20.25

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a General Production Operator, where you will engage in various aspects of metal fabrication. You will operate a range of machinery, including punch presses, drill presses, shear presses, and more. You will also be cross-trained in multiple areas based on the company's needs. Your role will involve loading and unloading machines, monitoring their operation, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor punch presses, drill presses, shear presses, straightening presses, torches, overhead cranes, forklifts, saws, and other machinery.Load and unload machines, ensuring products move efficiently through the process.Maintain clean and organized work areas, performing housekeeping and special clean-up duties as assigned.Use hand and power tools, including grinders and impacts, for assembly tasks.Assist in the Frog Assembly Department, operating overhead/jib cranes, forklifts, and benders.Perform final switch point assembly and operate CNC drill.Pre-assemble and deburr points and rail, while assembling brackets into place on guiderails using basic hand tools.

Essential Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Mechanical aptitude and ability to read a tape measure.Experience in general production and machine operation.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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