Job Information
Aerotek 1st Shift - Machine Operator in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to operate a range of equipment including pre-set press brakes, turrets, spot welders, punch presses, and roll formers. The role involves ensuring that parts meet quality and delivery requirements, conducting quality inspections, and performing tooling changes as needed. Advancement to a Machine Operator Fab 2 position involves additional responsibilities such as setting up, editing programs, and operating multiple machines.
Responsibilities
Operate pre-set press brakes, turrets, spot welders, punch presses, and roll formers.
Ensure parts meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
Conduct quality inspections of parts.
Perform tooling changes when necessary.
If advanced to Machine Operator Fab 2, conduct more setups, edit programs, and operate multiple machines.
Essential Skills
1 year of experience with Brake Press, turret, punch press, or CNC machines.
2 years of experience using a micrometer, caliper, tape measure, and running a machine.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Blueprint reading skills.
Experience with machine operation and fabrication.
Why Work Here?
We offer a dynamic work environment with rapid growth opportunities as we expand into diverse industries including college and pro locker rooms, government, police stations, military, schools, and the grow industry. Employees can quickly advance to a Machine Operator 2 position, which includes a pay raise. As an employee-owned company, we provide direct placement, competitive benefits, and insurance. We invest in our employees' well-being by contributing to HSA/HRA accounts, offering an 80/20 dental plan, and providing wellness reimbursements. Enjoy annual raises of 2-4% and a goal-sharing incentive program that can add up to an extra $1.80 per hour.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Atkinson, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35000.00 - $45000.00/yr.
Growing rapidly as they diversify nicely into different industries: College and pro locker rooms, government, police stations, military, schools, grow industry. Growth opps to move up quickly into a Machine Op 2 that comes with a $1.50 raise Employee owned Direct placement Competitive benefits and insurance. 8 week training and a 90 day review Annual raises: 2-4% Goal sharing: monthly incentive based off of efficiency, delivery, safety and scrap. Can be up to an extra $1.80/hr Health Focus: We want our employees to be healthy and happy, which is why we contribute money into HSA/HRA accounts, and our dental plan is an 80/20 plan. We also have an on-site nurse for issues that arise at work, and offer Wellness Reimbursements on things like health club memberships, annual physicals, and dental cleanings. A lot of OT - can make a lot of money! 2nd shift premium is $3
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Atkinson,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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.