Machine Operator

Aerotek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Operator in Portland, OR for a contract-to-hire role. You will operate a chopping machine to cut metal pieces, load and unload products, and prepare items for shipment in an industrial setting.

The position emphasizes safety, outdoor work about half the time, and adherence to PPE requirements. The first shift runs weekdays with some variability in start times; competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in industrial environments with machinery.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, high visibility vests, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs.
• Comfortable working outdoors approximately 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to handle and process metals.
• Load and unload raw and finished metal products.
• Ensure proper maintenance of machines, including lubrication and blade maintenance.
• Prepare finished products for shipment.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Outdoor work tolerance

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description

Engage in material handling and machine operation within a metals recycling environment. Load raw metal pieces into a chopping machine to cut and form them into small, rounded pieces for sale to manufacturing companies. Offload the finished product from the machine and prepare it for shipping. Maintain machinery by lubricating, performing blade maintenance, and changing fluids.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to handle and process metals.
• Load and unload raw and finished metal products.
• Ensure proper maintenance of machines, including lubrication and blade maintenance.
• Prepare finished products for shipment.

Essential Skills

• Comfortable working in industrial environments with machinery.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings is beneficial but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No specific experience required to be considered.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, high visibility vests, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs.
• Comfortable working outdoors approximately 50% of the time.

Why Work Here?

Join a 115-year-old family-owned business that truly values its employees. Enjoy an excellent benefits package, including annual union pay raises, affordable medical coverage with a low deductible, dental, vision, paid time off, and the ability to contribute up to 50% of wages to a 401K with a 15% company match. Employees also benefit from a pension with $2 contributed for every hour worked, performance raises, profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, performance bonuses, and a $1250 retention bonus.

Work Environment

Work the first shift, Monday-Friday, with hours from 10am-6:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 6am-2:30pm on Fridays. Occasionally, you may be asked to start earlier on Fridays at 5:30am when needed, and you will finish earlier on those days. The environment is industrial with a strong focus on safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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.

Equal Employment 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.