General Labor

Aerotek; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an entry-level Press Operator to start immediately in Lakeville, MN. You will set up and operate press machines, inspect parts for defects, interpret prints, and prepare materials for forming. The role runs on first shift with weekly pay and contract-to-hire potential.

The position is fully onsite in Lakeville, MN, with comprehensive benefits and a path to permanent placement depending on performance and business needs. Eligible for weekly pay and benefits packages.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate press machines and related equipment.
• Inspect parts for defects and verify quality.
• Read and interpret prints or work orders for specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press machines and related equipment to produce parts according to prints and work orders.
• Inspect parts for defects and verify that finished products meet quality and specification standards.
• Read and interpret prints or work orders to determine part specifications, tooling requirements, and to plan operational sequences.
• Position, adjust, and secure material against stops, fixtures, or automatic feeders manually or with a forklift as needed.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths using scales, rules, or templates to ensure precise cutting and forming.
• Clean tooling punches and maintain tooling components to support safe and efficient machine operation.
• Compute data such as machine settings, using shop mathematics to optimize production, including cutting multiple sheets at a time.
• Load finished materials into the packaging area and ensure proper handling of parts and products.

Skills

Press operation

Read prints

Quality inspection

Forklift operation

Job description

Press Operator Position | Start immediately | Weekly Pay! | Entry Level

Description

• Set up and operate press machines and related equipment to produce parts according to prints and work orders.
• Inspect parts for defects and verify that finished products meet quality and specification standards.
• Read and interpret prints or work orders to determine part specifications, tooling requirements, and to plan operational sequences.
• Position, adjust, and secure material against stops, fixtures, or automatic feeders manually or with a forklift as needed.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths using scales, rules, or templates to ensure precise cutting and forming.
• Clean tooling punches and maintain tooling components to support safe and efficient machine operation.
• Compute data such as machine settings, using shop mathematics to optimize production, including cutting multiple sheets at a time.
• Load finished materials into the packaging area and ensure proper handling of parts and products.

Pay & Shift

Pay:

• $17.00 to 18.00/hour

Shift:

• 1st shift: 7am-330pm M-F

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 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 Lakeville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.