1st Shift - Machine Operator

Job Description

This 1st shift general production role focuses working with various sensor and scale systems for agriculture equipment - will be cross trained in 3+ departments

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders to understand the full scope, specifications, and details of each assignment.
• Interpret basic blueprints and follow specific assembly instructions to build products accurately and consistently.
• Ensure the work cell remains fully stocked with necessary parts and materials, replenishing from the stock area as needed.
• Set up and operate a variety of production machines, which may include soldering tools, microscopes, drills, fill machines, part washers, sand blasters, magnet cranes, or other equipment related to cable harness assembly.
• Perform hands-on assembly tasks such as soldering, snipping, crimping, clamping, and related production activities.
• Clean finished products and package them according to established quality and packaging standards.
• Monitor product quality throughout the assembly and packaging process, reporting issues promptly.
• Consult with a supervisor on any questionable situations involving materials, product quality, or procedures to ensure compliance with standards.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating machinery and handling materials.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in cross-training across multiple departments to support production needs.

Essential Skills

• Any experience in general production, manufacturing, or similar hands-on work experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering experience, especially in electronic assembly, is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly, cable harness assembly, and packaging processes.
• Experience operating tools and machines such as soldering tools, microscopes, drills, fill machines, part washers, sand blasters, and magnet cranes is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes through cross-training in multiple departments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small production team.
• Comfort working in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a laid-back, supportive, and climate-controlled production environment that values learning, growth, and teamwork. The company offers a thorough training period and a buddy system so you feel confident before taking on new tasks or departments. You can enjoy listening to music with one earbud while you work, and you will have opportunities to cross-train in multiple areas as new product lines are added.

Work Environment

This role is based in a smaller, climate-controlled production shop on 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Overtime is generally voluntary, but there is currently about 5 hours of mandatory overtime per week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Atkinson, WI.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Atkinson,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

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.