Entry Level Machine Operator Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Are you good with your hands? Like working with tools and machinery? Looking for a stable job where you can learn new skills and build a long-term career?

We're looking for an Entry-Level Machine Operator to join our team. No machine operating experience is required. We'll train the right person.

In this role, you'll learn how to operate large shop equipment and help build custom pipe systems used in water treatment plants and underground water systems. You'll work alongside experienced team members in a hands-on environment where safety, teamwork, and learning are important.

• Learn to operate a large lathe machine that cuts, threads, and shapes pipe
• Help prepare materials and move products throughout the shop
• Use hand tools and power tools to support daily production
• Read simple drawings and measurements to ensure parts are built correctly
• Learn to safely operate a forklift and overhead crane (training provided)
• Assist with machine setup and basic maintenance
• Load, unload, and move large pipes and materials safely
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all safety rules and wear required protective equipment
• Work as part of a small team to complete projects on time

• Someone who enjoys hands-on work and learning new skills
• Mechanical ability or an interest in machines and equipment
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• A dependable person with a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or shop environment
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes
• A safety-first mindset

• Experience operating a lathe or other shop equipment
• Plumbing, construction, manufacturing, or fabrication experience
• Basic blueprint reading skills
• Experience using measuring tools and working with precise dimensions

Don't have these skills? That's okay. We're willing to train the right candidate.

This is a hands-on shop position where you'll work around large pipes, machines, and fabrication equipment. The shop can get dusty and dirty at times, but you'll be part of a close-knit team that works hard and supports one another.

• 1st Shift
• $18.00 per hour
• Overtime available (typically 5-10 hours per week)
• Steel-toe boots required
• Jeans or long pants required
• Training provided

✅ Get paid while learning valuable machine operation skills

✅ Learn forklift and overhead crane operation

✅ Join a stable industry that helps provide clean water to communities

✅ Work with a small team where your contributions matter

✅ Build a long-term career with opportunities to grow

If you're dependable, willing to learn, and enjoy working with your hands, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building a career in a skilled trade with a team that invests in your success.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bettendorf, IA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bettendorf,IA.

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

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.