Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for producing the highest quality garage doors and components, ensuring adherence to safety and quality assurance practices. This role involves overseeing the machinery and the production process.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to produce high-quality, damage-free products.Perform quality checks and complete necessary documentation such as tags, quality forms, scrap, and rejections.Utilize various quality measurement tools to ensure products remain within specification and of high quality.Set up, operate, and adjust equipment needed for manufacturing, including roll former and embosser.Generate, interpret, and execute run sheets and reporting, adjusting widths, gauges, and cutoff dies as needed.Maintain maximum efficiency of the roll former and ensure a steady flow of material ahead of production lines.Identify and articulate quality concerns and maintenance issues to stakeholders for effective resolution.Maintain cleanliness of work area and general housekeeping.Assist in training related to roll forming.Assume other duties as assigned by leadership.

Essential Skills

1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in steel manufacturing.Ability to read blueprints and layouts to ensure proper production of materials.Proficient with various computer applications, scanners, and tablets.Highest level of safety in all activities performed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in machine operation, blueprint reading, CNC, shear, general labor, and assembly.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values quality and safety above all. Work in an environment that encourages professional growth and skill development.

Work Environment

The role is based on a production floor, which is not climate-controlled. The position requires standing throughout the shift and involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items, occasionally with the assistance of a team member for heavier loads.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42120.00 - $45240.00/yr.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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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