Warehouse Machine Operator - $22 - $27/hr

Aerotek; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Machine Operator for a stainless-steel production facility in East Peoria, IL. You will operate a range of machines, use hand tools, and work with robotic orbital TIG welding cells to produce high-quality parts.

The role requires reading prints and work instructions, performing setup and adjustments, and maintaining production records. First shift typically runs 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with opportunities for cross-training across production areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/industrial setting.
• Ability to read prints and work instructions.
• Experience with robotic welding is a plus.
• Willingness to work across multiple production areas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machines per prints and specs.
• Use hand and measuring tools to adjust parts and verify dimensions.
• Read instructions and determine machine adjustments and material needs.
• Load/unload machines and ensure proper material alignment.
• Monitor operations and detect defects or malfunctions.
• Inspect welds and finished assemblies to ensure quality.
• Enter production information into computer systems.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Robotic welding

Read drawings/prints

Hand tools/measurement tools

Troubleshooting

Stainless steel fabrication

Data entry to systems

Tools

Robotic welding cells

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Job description

Machine Operator

$22 - $27/hr

This production role operates a variety of machines and equipment in a clean, stainless-steel-only manufacturing facility. You will use hand tools, measurement tools, and robotic welding cells to produce high-quality parts, following detailed work instructions and prints. The position requires flexibility to support multiple areas of the production process, including machine operation, material handling, and robotic orbital TIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machines according to prints, job specifications, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and measurement tools to adjust parts and verify dimensions for accuracy.
• Read and interpret work instructions, prints, and job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Load and unload machines and ensure materials are lined up accurately into the machines.
• Activate machines by pushing buttons or depressing pedals and monitor operations to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Measure workpiece dimensions to confirm accuracy of machine operations and make necessary adjustments.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces to meet quality standards.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces, to keep equipment in proper working condition.
• Operate robotic welding cells by loading and unloading mostly stainless steel material.
• Place components into fixtures and start, monitor, and oversee robotic welding cycles.
• Inspect welds and finished assemblies to ensure they meet quality and production standards.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment or production issues and escalated concerns when necessary.
• Enter production information accurately into computer systems and maintain production records.
• Meet established production rates and quality expectations on a consistent basis.
• Operate material handling equipment as trained to move materials and components safely and efficiently.
• Support any area of the production process as needed and assist team members across the facility.
• Maintain a flexible, team-oriented mindset and willingly perform any required task in the plant.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Machine operating experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with robotic welding or robotic welding cells.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, job specifications, and work instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools and measurement tools to verify and adjust parts.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and production issues.
• Comfort working with stainless steel materials and metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to accurately enter production information into computer systems.
• Willingness to work across multiple areas of the production process and adapt to changing needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with robotic orbital TIG welding is a plus.
• Prior experience in material handling or operating material handling equipment.
• bending, forming, and cutting stainless steel tubes.
• Interest in learning new equipment and cross-training in different production areas.
• Strong desire for a long-term manufacturing career with opportunities for advancement.

Why Work Here?

This organization offers strong opportunities for long-term career growth in a stable and expanding manufacturing environment. The company has a track record of frequent internal promotions and encourages employees to move between departments, learn new equipment, and develop additional skills. With substantial growth anticipated over the next 18 months and a new facility coming online, employees can pursue advancement into higher-level roles. The culture values people who want to learn, improve, take on additional responsibility, and view their first position as the starting point, not the endpoint, of their career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a new, clean manufacturing facility dedicated to stainless steel production. The plant focuses on bending, forming, and cutting stainless steel tubes and uses technologies such as robotic orbital TIG welding and robotic welding cells. The environment requires frequent interaction with production machinery, material handling equipment, and measurement tools. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 6:30 to 2:00. Employees work in a hands-on industrial setting where safety, cleanliness, and attention to detail are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL.

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.