Stamping Press Operator

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Stamping Press Operator to operate Progressive, Tandem, and Transfer Presses. The role involves bonding metal components, producing, verifying, stacking, and sorting metal stampings with precision and care.

• Manually load parts or blanks into machines and place parts into inventory baskets.
• Inspect components and assemblies visually for quality defects such as scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, and missing welds.
• Measure parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Record and report production, quality, and inventory information accurately.
• Monitor weld machines or presses for proper operation and report any malfunctions or problems to supervisor and maintenance.
• Perform all duties and operate machinery and equipment according to company standards and procedures using required safety equipment such as gloves, sleeves, and earplugs.
• Label and/or tag parts and baskets accurately.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and setup, including die setting/fastening and machine lubrication.
• Utilize tools such as hand-held pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and die bars.

• Experience in production and machine operation.
• Ability to read blueprints and use power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to load machines.
• Proficiency in measuring tools and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Inspection and assembly skills.
• General labor skills and ability to use hand tools and tape measures.
• Experience with press brakes, calipers, and troubleshooting.
• Machine operation skills.

• Experience in machine operation with set-ups and changeovers is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined and open to learning machine operations in a stamping environment.

We offer a growing environment locally and nationwide, with opportunities for overtime and advancement. We provide advanced training to enhance your skills and career growth.

The work environment is heavy industrial, with several large metal stamping presses and a workforce of a couple hundred employees. The facility is partially climate-controlled with improved ventilation. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:15 PM, with a 10-minute break and a 20-minute paid lunch. Extra breaks are provided when the temperature is hotter than average. Overtime work may extend hours until 11:15 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.58 - $22.58/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Lebanon,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.