Sheet Metal Operator, 1st Shift (Hands-On)

Aerotek; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Cottage Grove, WI is seeking a General Laborer for 1st shift to support the Form Operator team in a sheet metal manufacturing environment. You will assist with machine operations, material handling, and general production tasks, helping to set up and run heavy machinery while ensuring parts meet quality specs.

Responsibilities include assisting with bending, shaping, and cutting sheet metal, handling materials at the press brake, performing basic inspections, reading blueprints, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience using tape measures and calipers to measure parts accurately.
• At least 1 year of machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform general labor and general production tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Form Operator team with daily machine operations used to bend, shape, and cut sheet metal.
• Work alongside experienced team members to support routine production tasks and meet daily output goals.
• Support material handling at the press brake, including moving, positioning, and staging sheet metal parts.
• Perform team lifts and lift assists as needed, lifting up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to verify dimensions and angles meet required specifications.
• Verify part angles and dimensions against production requirements to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Assist with general shop operations, including basic assembly, inspection, and production support activities.
• Perform quality inspection of parts and materials to identify defects or nonconformities.
• Use basic blueprint reading skills to understand part requirements and production standards.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and general production machinery as directed, following all safety procedures.
• Support forklift and material movement activities as needed, if trained and authorized.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including proper use of PPE, and help maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to learn proper operating techniques and continuously improve skills.

Skills

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Machine operation

General labor

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Team lifting up to 100 lbs

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Aerotek in Cottage Grove, WI is seeking a General Laborer for 1st shift to support the Form Operator team in a sheet metal manufacturing environment. You will assist with machine operations, material handling, and general production tasks, helping to set up and run heavy machinery while ensuring parts meet quality specs.

Responsibilities include assisting with bending, shaping, and cutting sheet metal, handling materials at the press brake, performing basic inspections, reading blueprints, and