Machine Operator

Aerotek; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,551,000 - 60,603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Acworth, GA. You will safely operate and monitor production machinery, perform setups, and conduct basic troubleshooting while maintaining quality records. The environment is metal manufacturing and onsite with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

This position offers full-time, onsite work with competitive hourly pay and benefits. If you have experience in metal fabrication and forklift operation, apply now to join a team that

Qualifications

• Experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift.
• Familiarity with CNC operation, metal fabrication, and saw machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery effectively.
• Adjust machinery settings to achieve daily output and quality goals.
• Perform machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Support continuous production flow.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Production support

Tools

Forklift (stand-up)

CNC operation

Metal fabrication

Saw machine operation

Job description

Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and adjusting production machinery to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals. This role includes machine setup, basic troubleshooting, quality inspections, and maintaining accurate production records. The Machine Operator supports continuous production flow and ensures all products meet company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery effectively.
• Adjust machinery settings to achieve daily output and quality goals.
• Perform machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Support continuous production flow.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in machine operation and setup.
• Ability to conduct quality control and inspection.
• Competency in troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience in production support and ensuring safety and housekeeping.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift.
• Familiarity with CNC operation, metal fabrication, and saw machine operation.

Why Work Here?

We offer significant opportunities for professional growth, with a strong emphasis on promotion from within. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401k plan. Celebrate success with monthly steak lunches for achieving individual goals and quarterly employee appreciation lunches.

Work Environment

This position is located in a steel manufacturing facility where you will work around large pieces of steel, metal, copper, and brass. Safety is a top priority in this non-climate-controlled environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Acworth, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Acworth, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.