**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The Machine Operator specializing in Orbital Welding is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining orbital welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on tubing, piping, and related components. This role ensures compliance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate orbital welding equipment efficiently. + Maintain equipment to ensure high-quality welds on tubing and piping. + Comply with engineering drawings, welding procedures, and safety standards. + Ensure all welds meet quality requirements and industry standards. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding procedures. + Knowledge of stainless-steel tubing/piping and basic welding principles. + Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality standards. + Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic inspection tools. + Experience with calipers, micrometers, and ability to read a tape measure. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Preferred: Welding certifications or experience in high purity/regulated industries. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where innovation meets precision, offering opportunities for growth in a supportive and quality-driven environment. Benefit from a culture that values attention to detail and excellence. **Work Environment** The work environment includes hands-on operation and maintenance of orbital welding equipment. Interviews are conducted on-site, with flexible timings between 8 am-11 am or 1 pm – 3 pm. Expect interviews to last about 30-45 minutes, depending on the position. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Powder Springs, GA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Powder Springs,GA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.