Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Description
Operate and maintain roll forming equipment to produce high-quality garage door panels and components while following safety, quality, and production standards.
Responsibilities
Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot machines
Follow run sheets and adjust widths, gauges, and cutoff dies as needed
Perform quality inspections and complete required documentation
Maintain material flow and efficient production
Identify and report quality or maintenance issues
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area
Lift and handle panels up to 45 lbs (team lift heavier items)
Use computers, scanners, and measurement tools
Assist with training and other production tasks as needed
Qualifications
1-3 years manufacturing or machine operation experience (steel preferred)
Ability to read blueprints and run sheets
Experience with quality checks and measurement tools
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Ability to stand for full shifts, perform repetitive tasks, and work in noisy, hot environments
Basic computer skills
Why Work Here?
Work with a safety-focused production team that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to learn new equipment and skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42120.00 - $45240.00/yr.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026.
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.
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 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.
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.