Machine Operator

Aerotek; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Stable, long-term manufacturing career

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Operator in Tulsa, OK for a contract-to-hire role on 1st and 2nd shifts. The position offers $23.00/hour, overtime potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will set up and operate press brake machines, read blueprints, measure parts with calipers and micrometers, and ensure quality while maintaining a safe, efficient production area. This role is onsite with long-term growth in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine operating or press brake experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and production drawings.
• Experience using measuring tools and working to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industrial experience.
• Ability to work safely in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and form metal components
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools to ensure part accuracy
• Inspect finished products to verify quality and specifications
• Adjust machine settings to maintain production efficiency
• Load and unload materials and assist with general fabrication operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Detail orientation

Fabrication industry experience

Safety in production

Tools

CNC Machinery

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Machine Operator

$23.00/Hr | 1st & 2nd Shift Available | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a stable opportunity with competitive pay, overtime potential, and long-term growth? We are seeking skilled Press Brake Operators to join a growing manufacturing team producing high-quality metal components in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

If you have experience reading blueprints, operating production equipment, and working with sheet metal or fabricated parts, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and form metal components

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions

• Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools to ensure part accuracy

• Inspect finished products to verify quality and specifications

• Adjust machine settings to maintain production efficiency

• Load and unload materials and assist with general fabrication operations

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of machine operating or press brake experience

• Ability to read blueprints and production drawings

• Experience using measuring tools and working to tight tolerances

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industrial experience

• Ability to work safely in a production environment

Preferred Experience

• Press Brake Operation

• CNC Machinery

• Sheet Metal Fabrication

• Structural Steel or Heavy Fabrication

• Overhead Crane Operation

• Micrometers and Calipers

Why This Opportunity?

• Starting pay up to $23.00/Hr

• 1st Shift and 2nd Shift openings available

• Overtime opportunities available

• Excellent benefits package

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Stable, long-term manufacturing career

• Safety-focused work environment

This is a great opportunity for Press Brake Operators, Machine Operators, CNC Operators, Fabrication Operators, and Manufacturing Professionals looking for steady work, strong benefits, and career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

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.