Job Description

Machine Operator - Metal Fabrication

Job Description

We are seeking a Machine Operator to join our dynamic metal fabrication department in our manufacturing facility. You will be tasked with operating a variety of metal fabrication machinery including CNC press brake, CNC turret press, CNC shear, and CNC punch press. Your daily duties include bending, shaping, punching, and cutting metal to specifications, as well as reading blueprints and a tape measure. You will be responsible for loading and unloading your machine by hand. You will be working independently on the machine, so a high level of responsibility and ownership is required.

Job Overview:

• Job title: Machine Operator
• Pay: $17.50-22.00/hr (based on shift/skills)
• Shift Options: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available
• Manufacturing environment (non-climate controlled)
• Location: Jacksonville, FL (northside)

Qualifications:

• Machine operation experience is required
• Ability to read tape measure is required
• Proficiency using computers
• Experience operating CNC machinery is preferred
• Experience working with metal fabrication machinery is a plus
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled environments

Benefits:

This is a contract-to-hire position (90 days) with benefits offered while on contract. Company has the following benefits once permanent:

• Free Employee Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses
• Safety Shoes Stipend
• Growing Company with Opportunity for Advancement

*Please respond with an updated resume in order to be considered*

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $21.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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