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Job Title: Brake Operator

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled Brake Operator to join our team.

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating machine controls, carrying out routine maintenance, and performing setups for press brakes.

• This role requires the ability to verify the quality of produced parts using simple measurement tools and may involve operating a computer console.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tools based on the setup sheet.

• Operate the machine control and perform maintenance during production.

• Perform simple or routine setups where fixtures and tooling are provided by others.

• Notify machine setup personnel if more complex tooling or machine adjustments are required.

• Verify the quality of produced parts using simple measurement tools.

Essential Skills

• Experience with press brakes and machine operation.

• Experience with machine setup.

• CNC experience with computer console.

• Ability to form parts based on work instructions, sheet metal, metal fabrication, and blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school level education or equivalent specialized training obtained in vocational courses or on the job.

• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience or education.

• Ability to operate press brake and machine control for simple routine setups.

• Knowledge or current understanding of setup.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Why Work Here?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance options, employer-paid dental and life insurance, vision insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA).

• After six months, employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan with employer match and tuition reimbursement.

• Other benefits include PTO accrual starting at 80 hours in the first year and increasing with service milestones, as well as 80 hours of holiday pay per year.

Work Environment

• Our facility is a sheet metal manufacturing shop that includes welders, powder coaters, brake operators, and quality inspectors.

• The team is small, and the site is new, offering a great opportunity to join early and grow with us.

• The Spokane facility exclusively manufactures parts for a major customer and is expected to grow to over 60+ employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $33.22/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 Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 8, 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.