Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

NOW HIRING: MACHINE OPERATORS

Location: Cedar Rapids

Pay: $18-24/hr depending on experience!

Job Description

This position includes the operation of various equipment such as laser, EML, Vikings, Timesaver, punch press, shear, forklift, and other machines in the turret area. Responsibilities also include setting up tooling for operators and moving material.

Responsibilities

• Adjust production equipment/machinery setup

• Clean equipment or machinery

• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

• Measure, weigh, or count products or materials

• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems

• Operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery

• Read blueprints and technical drawings

• Read work orders, instructions, or formulas

• Set up computer numerical control machines and production equipment

• Understand machine setup instructions

• Use computers to input, access, or retrieve data

• Use hand or power tools

• Use precision measuring tools or equipment

• Use Statistical Process Control Data to determine when to make machine adjustments

• Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary

• Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion

• Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications

• Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment

Essential Skills

• Experience in operating shear, press brake, punch press, and other metal fabrication equipment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and equipment

• Basic computer skills

• 6+ months of machine operator experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills

• Experience in manufacturing and production environments

• Familiarity with CNC lathe operation

• Ability to use hand tools effectively

• Experience in the Aerospace industry is a plus

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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.