2nd Shift Machine Operator

Aerotek; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Operator in Canton, OH. The role runs Monday through Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM, with ~50 hours weekly and onsite work. The position offers a competitive hourly pay and a path to a contract-to-hire arrangement.

You will set up, tear down, and change over machines, read blueprints, select dies and punches, and ensure quality throughout the run while following safety and housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience operating Brake Press, CNC, plasma cutting, or turret/punch presses.
• Experience with steel, stainless, and sheet metal.
• Ability to perform own setups, teardowns, and changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tear down, and changeover machines.
• Change dies and punches.
• Maintain quality throughout the run.
• Assemble parts into sub-units or complete units.
• Use blueprints to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance.
• Interpret mechanical drawings to determine appropriate dies or punches.
• Perform safety and housekeeping duties.
• Complete other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Setup & changeovers

Tools

Brake Press Machine

CNC

Plasma Cutting Machine

Turret/Punch Press

Laser Machines

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Machine Operator Job Description

We are seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Machine Operator to join our team in Canton, OH. The position offers competitive pay and requires working Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 10 PM. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for machine set-up, tear down, and changeovers, ensuring quality throughout the run, and assembling parts into sub-units or complete units. You will interpret mechanical drawings to determine the appropriate die or punch to form parts and perform all safety and housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tear down, and changeover machines.

• Change dies and punches.

• Maintain quality throughout the run.

• Assemble parts into sub-units or complete units.

• Use blueprints to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance.

• Interpret mechanical drawings to determine appropriate dies or punches.

• Perform safety and housekeeping duties.

• Complete other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating Brake Press Machine, CNC, plasma cutting machine, and/or turret/punch press machines.

• Experience with steel, stainless, and sheet metal.

• Ability to perform own setups, teardowns, and changeovers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in editing or programming the machine is a plus.

• Experience with laser machines is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Our commitment to our employees is evident in our actions and benefits. We offer competitive pay, a company 401K plan with employer contribution match, paid time off, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, and a choice of medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also provide optional supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident coverage.

Work Environment

Our facility is a clean and effective working environment, with a comfortable shop floor and welcoming employees. You will be working around 50 hours per week, with potential for early or late shifts to meet production goals. Saturdays may require half shifts, and Sundays offer voluntary work at double time if 40 hours are completed during the week. The dress code includes jeans, shirts, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CANTON, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CANTON, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CANTON,OH.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.