Operator Assistant

Job Description

This role provides hands-on support to the Operator team by assisting with the setup and operation of heavy machinery used to bend, shape, and cut sheet metal. You will work closely with experienced operators to support daily production activities, material handling, and general shop operations while ensuring parts meet quality and dimensional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operator team with the setup and operation of heavy machinery used to bend, shape, and cut sheet metal.
• Work alongside experienced team members to support daily production tasks and maintain consistent workflow.
• Support material handling at the press brake, including staging, moving, and organizing sheet metal and components.
• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to verify angles, dimensions, and other specifications.
• Inspect parts for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet required standards and specifications.
• Assist with general shop operations, including basic assembly, production support, and housekeeping tasks to keep the work area clean and organized.

Essential Skills

• Machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a tape measure and calipers to measure parts accurately.
• Experience with quality inspection practices, including verifying dimensions and angles.
• Basic experience with general labor, general production, and assembly tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Press brake experience is preferred but not required; training is available for motivated candidates.
• Experience operating forklifts or working with material handling equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication processes is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a collaborative team environment where everyone works together and enjoys the work, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Supervisors are hands-on and invest time in training employees the right way, helping you build strong technical skills. The company offers overtime opportunities, competitive compensation, and a growing operation that provides room for advancement and long-term career development, especially for those who transition into direct employment.

Work Environment

This role is on 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the potential for overtime on Saturdays as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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.

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.