Job Information
Aerotek Machine Operator in Federal Way, Washington
Machine Operator / Production Technician
Job Description
As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for the operation of various production machines in a maintenance center where rollers are serviced. This role requires experience working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment, and the ability to run overhead cranes and forklifts safely and efficiently. Candidates must join the union after 120 days.
Responsibilities
Operate various production machines.
Handle large, heavy manufacturing equipment.
Safely and efficiently run overhead cranes and forklifts.
Use hand and power tools, calipers, and grinders.
Ensure all work meets quality and time/cost standard requirements.
Essential Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and take measurements.
Basic math skills.
Ability to operate saws, presses, drills, forklifts, and lifting devices.
Safety-oriented mindset.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in a manufacturing setting.
Forklift experience.
Experience with manual controls.
Troubleshooting skills.
Why Work Here?
A competitive wage and a benefits package that includes a company-funded pension plan and a 401k. The working environment is team-oriented, international, and focused on growth. The long-term capability of this role is proven by recent retirements, indicating job stability and career longevity.
Work Environment
This is a heavy industrial environment with large equipment, moving machinery, and some older equipment. The environment can be loud, dirty, and warm or cold depending on the season. Candidates will train on days for 3-6 months, Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm, and then switch to swing shifts, Monday to Friday, 3pm-11pm .
Job Type & Location
This is a full time Contract to Hire position based out of Federal Way, Washington.
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.