Machine Operator Helper

Aerotek; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Production Helper to support daily operations in a CNC/aerospace manufacturing shop. You will deliver materials, move parts, keep the shop clean, and assist with basic machine tasks on first shift.

This contract-to-hire role offers stability, with first-shift hours and a pathway to full-time, plus benefits eligibility after conversion. You will operate safely, learn forklift if needed, and contribute to a team focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing or machine shop experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform physical labor.
• Experience supporting production, machining, or assembly teams.
• Ability to learn and safely operate a forklift.
• Strong commitment to safety and workplace organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials and supplies to support production.
• Move parts and components throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop floor.
• Operate a forklift (training provided if needed).
• Assist with basic machine upkeep and light mechanical tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and support shop operations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Production Helper ($19/hour -$26/hour)

Support daily operations in a CNC/aerospace manufacturing shop by delivering materials, moving parts, maintaining shop cleanliness, and assisting with basic machine and mechanical tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver materials and supplies to support production.
• Move parts and components throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop floor.
• Operate a forklift (training provided if needed).
• Assist with basic machine upkeep and light mechanical tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and support shop operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing or machine shop experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform physical labor.
• Experience supporting production, machining, or assembly teams.
• Ability to learn and safely operate a forklift.
• Strong commitment to safety and workplace organization.

Preferred

• Previous forklift experience.
• in manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical work.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable aerospace manufacturing environment that offers a clear path from contract to hire, consistent first-shift hours, and the opportunity to build hands-on skills with production, machining, and material handling. You will work in a setting that values safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, while gaining experience that can support long-term growth in manufacturing and mechanical roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $45.00/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 besubject 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

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.