**Job Title: Machine Operator Helper**

**Job Description**

We are looking for a skilled Machine Operator Helper to join our team. You will operate a variety of advanced machines including press breaks, saws, drills, turret punch, laser, or shear, ensuring they function according to standard operating procedures. Your role involves setting up, programming, and calibrating machines for production runs, resolving complex mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues, and performing quality checks on parts and assemblies.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate various machines at an advanced level according to standard operating procedures.

+ Set up, program, and calibrate machines for production runs, ensuring configurations meet product specifications.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex machine issues, including mechanical, electrical, and software-related problems.

+ Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.

+ Perform final quality checks on parts and assemblies, ensuring they meet standards and customer specifications.

+ Train and mentor less experienced machine operators on advanced machine operation and troubleshooting techniques.

+ Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on machines, ensuring equipment is in good working condition.

+ Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve product designs, production workflows, and equipment performance.

+ Maintain accurate records of production activities, machine performance, and corrective actions taken.

+ Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.

+ Follow lean manufacturing guidelines, providing continuous improvement suggestions for gained efficiency.

**Essential Skills**

+ High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical certification or associate degree in machine operation, engineering, or related field preferred.

+ 5+ years of experience in machine operations, preferably in press breaks, turrets, lasers, and shears.

+ Expertise in machine programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

+ Strong knowledge of machining techniques, including precision manufacturing and CNC operations.

+ Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and CAD/CAM files.

+ Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

+ Strong leadership abilities with experience training and mentoring junior staff.

+ Commitment to quality control, safety, and continuous improvement.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience working with sheet metal cut, pressed, and punched to strict tolerances.

+ Ability to operate punch press, press brake, sheet metal, bandsaw, drill press, and CNC machines.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a dynamic and fast-growing environment where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized. Benefit from competitive salary packages, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a supportive employee assistance program. Enjoy paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work in a modern, air-conditioned facility with industry 4.0 technology. Be part of a green industry transformation in an inclusive and diversity-friendly environment.

**Work Environment**

Work in a modern state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona equipped with electric charging stations. The facility is air-conditioned and adheres to strict safety protocols, requiring the use of Personal Protection Equipment. Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 pounds, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing portable ladders. The position requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Arizona.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject 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)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.