Operator

Entry-Level Operator**

**Job Description**

Join a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-precision powdered metal components. With a history of excellence since 1976, we offer comprehensive design, engineering, and manufacturing support. Our focus is on innovation, quality, and customer collaboration, making us a trusted partner in powder metallurgy solutions.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate sintering furnaces to process powdered metal parts according to production schedules.

+ Monitor furnace temperature, atmosphere, and cycle times to ensure optimal sintering conditions.

+ Load and unload parts from sintering trays and conveyors with attention to part orientation and spacing.

+ Inspect sintered parts for quality, including checking for warping, discoloration, or structural defects.

+ Record process data and maintain accurate production logs.

+ Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of sintering equipment.

+ Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE in high-temperature environments.

+ Collaborate with quality control and engineering teams to troubleshoot and improve sintering processes.

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.

**Essential Skills**

+ Production experience

+ CNC machine operation

+ Ability to read blueprints

+ Experience with powdered metal

+ General labor skills

+ Lathe and machine operating skills

+ Proficiency with calipers and micrometers

+ Inspection and hand tool skills

+ CNC milling experience

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Powdered Metal Experience

+ Manufacturing/Production Experience

+ Mechanical Aptitude

**Why Work Here**

Enjoy full benefits and room for growth in a team-oriented environment.

**Work Environment**

Work in a climate-controlled manufacturing/machine shop that is loud and dusty. Positions available on 3rd shift: Monday - Friday (11:45pm-9:15am).

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DuBois, Pennsylvania.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 DuBois,PA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.