Machine Operator- Weekly Pay- Start ASAP

Aerotek; Tea (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401K match

Job summary

Aerotek in Tea, SD is hiring a Machine Operator to set up and operate metal fabrication machines to produce components for generator systems used in data centers. You will read drawings and cut lists, measure material usage, and follow quality guidelines to ensure precise production results.

The role offers various shifts, on-site work, and competitive pay with weekly pay. You will work in a busy manufacturing environment near a large team and contribute to safe, efficient production while

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and cut lists to determine material needs.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines and tools.
• Use measuring tools to ensure accurate dimensions and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and cut lists to determine material requirements and fabrication steps.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (laser cutters, punch brakes, shears, flame cutters, saws).
• Measure with tape measures and calipers to ensure accurate dimensions.
• Record material usage and support inventory tracking.
• Follow quality guidelines to maintain product standards.
• Use hand and power tools to finish parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining setup

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Mathematical skills

Tools

Laser cutters

Punch presses

Brake presses

Shears

Flame cutters

Saws

Job description

Machine Operator- Weekly Pay- Start ASAP

Location: Tea, SD

Pay: $22-$27/hour

Hours: Various Shifts Available

This role focuses on setting up and operating a variety of metal fabrication machines to produce high-quality components for generator systems used in data centers. You will read and interpret drawings and cut lists, measure and record material usage, and follow established quality guidelines to ensure precise and consistent production results.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and cut lists to determine material requirements and fabrication steps.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, including laser cutters, punch presses, brake presses, shears, flame cutters, and saws.
• Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools to ensure accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Record and monitor material usage to support inventory control and production tracking.
• Follow all established quality guidelines and procedures to maintain consistent product standards.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools, including grinders, to prepare and finish parts as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and cut lists.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating fabricating machines such as laser cutters, punch presses, brake presses, shears, flame cutters, and saws.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools.
• Competence with basic hand tools and power tools, including grinders.
• Strong math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and working with fractions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Safety-first mindset with consistent focus on safe work practices.
• High attention to detail supported by strong math skills.
• Ability to think in terms of cause and effect when troubleshooting or improving processes.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• Adaptable to change in a growing and evolving manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing organization that builds generator systems for data centers and offers significant room for advancement. The company has experienced sustained growth over the past several years and is already booked with work well into the future, creating long-term stability and opportunity. Leadership is actively focused on improving and strengthening the workplace culture, providing an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and build lasting careers.

Work Environment:

The role is based in a busy manufacturing environment that can become hot during the summer months. You will work around large fabrication equipment, structural steel, and sheet metal, alongside a sizable workforce of hundreds of employees in a facility that is continuing to expand. The setting is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adaptability as the organization grows from approximately 600 employees toward 800 in the coming years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tea, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48484.80 - $54080.00/yr.

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.

Vision, Dental, Health, & 401K match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tea,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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.