**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will operate mills, lathes, and grinder machines while adhering to safety and quality assurance procedures. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently and as part of a team. **Responsibilities** + Operate mills, lathes, and grinder machines. + Load or feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position. + Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces. + Maintain specifications by observing machine operation processes and adhering to quality assurance procedures. + Ensure safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations. + Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and following manufacturer's instructions. + Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among work shifts. + Complete production and quality logs as directed. + Cross-train and work in other departments as needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience with machine operation, including CNC machines. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency with hand tools and troubleshooting. + Knowledge of mechanical and production processes. + General labor experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to run a machine independently and work in a team environment. + Willingness to learn all roles within the machine shop and work in any department as needed. + Flexibility to work on any shift for first 720 hours (roughly 3.5 months). **Why Work Here?** Our company offers a supportive and stable work environment with long-term management and great benefits. Employees enjoy competitive pay, health and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) match up to 5%, and weekly direct deposit. We value tenure and provide opportunities for career growth and advancement. **Work Environment** This position is based in a foundry manufacturing environment, currently operating 50-60 hours per week. It is a union facility that requires flexibility to work on all shifts, with the current need primarily for the second and third shifts. The dress code includes jeans, steel-toed boots, a hard hat, and ear and eye protection. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Chattanooga, TN. **Pay:** $18/hr for first 720 hrs, **_then it goes to $27/hr!_** **OT Pay:** 1.5x pay for anything over 40 hrs in a week, 1.5x pay for any hours worked on Saturdays, 2x pay for any hours worked on Sundays. **Shift:** train on 1st shift, then must be flexible to work any shift as needed for the first 720 hours, then it will likely be either 2nd or 3rd shift from that point on. **Schedule:** Monday-Friday with OT on weekends as needed. OT is mandatory during first 720 hrs, then only 16 hrs of OT is mandatory each month after that. **Weekly Hours:** probably about 50. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $37440.00 Benefits- BCBS of AL Delta dental Vision Aflac Life insurance Match up to 5% salary on 401k Paid weekly direct deposit **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.