Temporary Metal Forming Simulation Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating a specialized hardware insertion press within a metal fabrication environment. You ensure efficient and accurate production by changing dies, reading blueprints and job travelers, performing quality inspections, and consistently meeting production goals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a specialized hardware insertion press in a fabrication setting.
• Change out dies and adjust machine settings to meet job specifications.
• Troubleshoot production issues to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Perform quality inspections on parts and assemblies to ensure they meet required standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints and job travelers to understand production requirements and sequence of operations.
• Consistently meet or exceed established production goals and output targets.
• Work with fabrication and assembly teams to support overall production workflow.
• Maintain attention to detail throughout the production process to minimize defects and rework.
• Follow established safety procedures and best practices while operating metal forming machinery.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience operating metal forming machinery.
• Ability to set up and operate a specialized hardware insertion press.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience working with job travelers or similar production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail in a fabrication and assembly environment.
• Experience with quality inspection of fabricated parts.
• experience in the fabrication industry, including metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production and machine operation issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a high-volume metal fabrication or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with production goals and performance metrics.
• Comfort working with various dies and hardware insertion tooling.
• General understanding of fabrication workflows and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a well-established fabrication organization recognized among the top fabrication companies in the country, benefiting from a culture that values quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Once hired on, team members are eligible for comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of the month following their start date, along with paid time off that accrues up to 104 hours per year, supporting a healthy work-life balance and long-term stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a metal fabrication facility that focuses on hardware insertion, metal forming, and assembly operations. You work around fabrication equipment and machinery, following safety guidelines and standard industrial practices. The environment is production-oriented, with clear performance goals and collaboration across fabrication and assembly teams. Appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety while working with metal forming machinery and related tool

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomingdale, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomingdale,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.