Production Mill Operator

Aerotek; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Operator to support operation and maintenance of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and furnaces in Ottawa, OH. You will handle material movement, annealing-related tasks, and basic machine troubleshooting to sustain production flow.

Key duties include loading/unloading with overhead cranes, setting up furnaces, operating various machines, and ensuring safety through housekeeping and proper measurement practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel environments.
• Familiarity with control panels on machines.
• Experience running furnaces or annealing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes for loading/unloading and moving coils.
• Set up, load, unload furnaces, and support annealing runs.
• Operate a variety of machines as needed.
• Transport materials with forklifts to storage, work areas, and shipping roles.
• Retrieve steel samples for lab analysis and verify with work orders.
• Perform cleaning around machinery to keep a safe, organized workplace.
• Use banding equipment to package materials.

Skills

Overhead crane

Machine operation

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Job description

Production Operator

As a Production Operator, you will play a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of various machines and equipment within the facility. Your responsibilities will include operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and banding equipment, as well as participating in annealing processes and machine operations. You will also be involved in material handling, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring efficient production flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes for loading/unloading trucks, loading furnaces, and moving coils.
• Assist in setting up, loading, and unloading furnaces, and support other areas of the facility during annealing runs.
• Operate a variety of machines based on suitability and facility needs.
• Transport materials using forklifts to designated storage, work areas, and shipping roles.
• Retrieve steel samples for laboratory analysis and verify against work orders.
• Perform cleaning duties around machinery to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Use banding equipment to package materials effectively.
• Conduct first-line troubleshooting to ensure machinery runs smoothly or collaborate with maintenance support as needed.
• Maintain machine controls across various machines.

Essential Skills

• Overhead crane operation experience (1-2+ years).
• Machine operating experience (3+ years).
• Proficiency in forklift operation, blueprint reading, and production processes.
• Ability to use measuring tools like tape measures, calipers, and micrometres.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a steel environment.
• Familiarity with operating machines using control panels.
• Experience in running furnaces (annealing processes).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 & 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 Ottawa, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,OH.

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.