Job Description

Job Title: Production Helper / 1st Shift Machine Operator Job Description

This role supports a busy manufacturing operation by assisting with production tasks and operating machines on a structured first-shift schedule. You will work with hand and power tools, read basic blueprints, and help ensure products are manufactured safely, accurately, and on time in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery, including brake press and related equipment, according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist with general production and labor tasks such as assembling components, staging materials, and preparing parts for processing.
• Use hand tools and power tools to perform basic fabrication, assembly, or finishing work as directed.
• Interpret and follow basic blueprints or work instructions to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Support welding-related activities as needed, using your own welding helmet and tools where applicable.
• Inspect parts and materials during production to identify obvious defects or issues and report them to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by handling materials safely and following housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with team members to keep production lines running smoothly and assist in other areas when additional work is needed.
• Follow all safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately report any unsafe conditions.
• Contribute to a positive, family-oriented work culture by being reliable, flexible, and willing to take on additional tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or general labor environment.
• Ability to operate machines safely, including brake press equipment.
• Comfort using hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic ability to read and follow blueprints or work instructions.
• Willingness and physical ability to perform hands-on labor, including lifting and moving materials as required.
• Familiarity with welding processes and willingness to support welding-related tasks.
• Strong attention to safety and consistent use of required PPE.
• Reliability in following a set shift schedule and completing assigned tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with brake press operation or similar metal fabrication equipment.
• Exposure to welding or metal fabrication work, including use of personal welding tools.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
• Flexibility to assist in different production areas when needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, family-oriented manufacturing organization where teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic are highly valued. The environment encourages employees to take initiative, seek additional responsibilities, and grow their skills across different production tasks. You can expect a supportive culture where colleagues help each other, leadership remains accessible, and your contributions have a visible impact on daily operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment within a small, family-oriented organization of approximately 60 full-time employees. The standard schedule follows a first-shift structure: Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You will work around production machinery, hand tools, power tools, and welding operations, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork. The dress code requires jeans, a T-shirt, and steel-toed boots, along with mandatory personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and ear plugs, which are supplied on-site. Candidates must provide their own welding helmet and tools. The facility fosters a collaborative atmosphere where employees often look for additional work to support the team and keep production running smoothly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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