Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Drill Press OperatorJob Description
As a Drill Press Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating production machines according to established procedures and guidelines. Your tasks will include milling, drilling, turning, cutting, and de-burring to support the production floor. You will observe machine operations to detect defects or malfunctions, report non-conforming parts or questionable conditions to the Fabrication Supervisor, assist in troubleshooting production requirements, and perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate production machines such as milling, drilling, turning, cutting, and de-burring.
- Perform typical machine shop operations to support the production floor.
- Observe machine operations to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.
- Report non-conforming parts or questionable conditions to the Fabrication Supervisor.
- Assist in troubleshooting production requirements.
- Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P.M. charts.
Essential Skills
- Experience with sheet metal, drill press, band saw.
- Proficiency as a machine operator and in fabrication.
- Experience with manual mill and manual lathe.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Welding experience is a nice-to-have qualification.
Why Work Here
Join a family-owned company that has consistently grown over the past five years. Enjoy opportunities for advancement as retirements create room for growth, with most managers starting as hourly employees. Benefit from annual pay increases in November, cash bonuses based on sales every March, and comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Participate in a matching 401K plan, enjoy vacation days, and holidays. Employees appreciate the smaller company feel and stability, with no layoffs during the pandemic and investment in new equipment.
Work Environment
Work on the first shift from Monday to Thursday, 5 AM to 3:30 PM, with some overtime on Fridays, averaging 45 hours a week. The dress code is jeans and a work t-shirt.
Job Type & Location
This position is based out of Chicago, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.