Job Information
Aerotek Production Machine Operator in Washington, Missouri
Job Title: Production Machine Operator
Job Description
Join a collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment supporting the construction industry. As a General Production Worker, you’ll play a hands-on role preparing and assembling steel materials used in large-scale construction projects. This position involves operating production machinery, rotating through multiple tasks, and working safely in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare, cut, and process steel materials used in construction assemblies.
Operate machinery and production equipment with training provided.
Rotate between production tasks to support workflow and team efficiency.
Work closely with teammates to meet production and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
Essential Skills
Previous experience working in manufacturing or production, or similar role.
Experience performing or willingness to perform fast-paced, physically demanding work.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good attitude and willingness/eagerness to learn.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Production skills including general labor, hand tool, machine operation, assembly, power tool usage.
Experience with machine operating, general production, packing, tape measure, mechanical tasks.
Skills in hand and power tools, shear, press machine operation, construction, framing, carpentry.
Knowledge of saw operation, yard work, site cleanup, and fabrication.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a union position with excellent benefits, weekly bonuses up to $10/HR, and monthly safety drawings and prizes. There are clear paths for advancement as we promote from within, offering stable, long-term work in a company that values its people and culture.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing facility, which can get very hot in the summer. Training will be on the 1st shift for approximately 1–4 weeks, followed by regular hours on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) or 3rd shift (9:30 PM – 6:00 AM). Shift differential of +$2/hour for off-shift work is offered. Flexibility is required for 10-hour shifts, occasional Saturday work, and mandated overtime, with schedules posted the Thursday prior.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/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 Washington,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.