Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator (Band Saw, Press Stamp & Punch Press)
Job Description
Join a leading manufacturer and distributor of solar trackers and structures for solar panels as a Machine Operator. You will be responsible for forming metal by cutting and pressing it to specifications, contributing to the construction of solar panel structures. Your role may involve operating a band saw, press stamping machine, or punch press.
Must Haves
* Operate machinery such as band saws, press stamping machines, and punch presses.
* Cut and press metal according to blueprints to build solar panel structures.
* Move parts constantly while performing repetitious processes to ensure smooth production flow.
* Utilize hand tools and power tools efficiently.
* Work collaboratively with assemblers, plasma cutters, and other fabrication teams.
Essential Skills
* Mechanical inclination and experience as a machine operator.
* Proficiency in operating machinery with steel, including band saws, punch presses, and press stamping machines.
* Experience working with hand and power tools.
* Ability to work in non-climate controlled environments.
* Willingness to work 45+ hours across 6+ days a week.
Work Environment
The HQ offers a large facility with most areas being open-air and very hot, while the new facility is air-conditioned and cleaner. Collaborate with a team of assemblers, plasma cutters, and forklift operators in a busy fabrication environment. Shifts are available across the week, with 1st shift from 6:00am to 2:00pm, 2nd shift from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, and 3rd shift from 10:00pm to 6:00am, each including a 30-minute break.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.
Company Description
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.
Company Description
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.