Loader Operator — Start in Metal Fabrication

Aerotek; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance (voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Loader Operator for a busy Clinton, IL metal fabrication shop. You will support production by loading/unloading sheet metal, preparing orders, and assisting in trim and bundling tasks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on a fast-paced floor.

Typical duties include palletizing with banding, measuring to specification, and moving materials between production areas. The job offers steady shifts, on-site work, and potential for growth with cross-training

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication or willingness to learn the trade.
• Ability to read a tape measure and confirm dimensions.
• Basic math to verify quantities and order details.
• Ability to perform visual quality checks for defects.
• Safety-conscious with reliable attendance and shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload sheet metal, roofing, siding, and trim materials.
• Move raw materials and finished goods to designated areas.
• Palletize orders with banding and straps for transport.
• Secure products on pallets and in trucks during loading.
• Bundle sheet metal for loading onto trucks.
• Operate trim department machinery to form trim components.
• Load sheet metal into trim machines safely and efficiently.
• Measure dimensions and verify against specs.
• Perform visual quality checks and confirm quantities.
• Lift and handle sheet metal weighing 50–60 lbs routinely.
• Assist in preparing frames and components for building projects.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate across shifts to meet production and shipping schedules.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Tools

Banding gun

Hand tools

Palletizing equipment

Material handling equipment

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Loader Operator for a busy Clinton, IL metal fabrication shop. You will support production by loading/unloading sheet metal, preparing orders, and assisting in trim and bundling tasks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on a fast-paced floor.

Typical duties include palletizing with banding, measuring to specification, and moving materials between production areas. The job offers steady shifts, on-site work, and potential for growth with cross-training