**Job Title: Day Shift - Heavy Press Operator - Starting at $20/hr!** **Job Description** This role involves production work in a forging shop. You will be responsible for operating a hydraulic press to form steel into pieces. The job includes lifting hot steel with tongs up to 30 lbs in and out of the press machine, visually inspecting parts, and being trained on multiple positions to serve as a utility worker. This is a physically demanding job. **Responsibilities** + Operate hydraulic press to form steel pieces. + Lift hot steel with tongs up to 30 lbs. + Visually inspect parts for quality. + Train on multiple positions and rotate through them as needed. + Ensure safe operation of machinery and adherence to safety protocols. **Essential Skills** + Experience in press operation. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + At least 9 months of manufacturing experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Prior press operation experience. + Willingness to learn new positions. + Good job tenure in manufacturing. + Experience in concrete or construction work is a plus due to the physical and heavy nature of the job. **Why Work Here?** We are 100% employee-owned, offering an ESOP and dividend profit sharing. Our average stockholder values are $57,000 after 5 years of service and $145,000 after 6-10 years of service. We provide a 401k with a 50% company match up to 10%, HSA programs with employer contributions annually, and a family atmosphere. There are advancement opportunities through apprenticeship programs for various trades. **Work Environment** The work environment is dirty, hot, loud, and not climate-controlled. PPE is required, including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes with metatarsal protection, and earplugs. Some positions may also require a face shield and double ear protection. The current shift runs from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work based on production needs. Longer shifts during the week are currently being used to avoid weekend overtime. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Fremont,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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.