Utility Operator 22/hr

Utility Operator- $22+/hr

Job Description

The Utility Worker supports safe and efficient steel manufacturing operations by assisting machine operators, managing material flow, operating industrial equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized production area. This role works in a heavy industrial forging environment and plays a key part in ensuring product quality, minimizing downtime, and keeping production lines running smoothly.

-Support equipment and production line setup to ensure on‑time start‑ups and efficient restarts after stoppages.

-Assist operators by pulling heaters, returning material to line loaders, and maintaining steady material flow.

-Safely assist crane operations, including hooking loads, clearing pit jams, and supporting material movement.

-Operate conveyors, pallet conveyors, and cycle push buttons to prevent line backups and keep presses running.

-Guide finished material to racks and remove material when racks are full to maintain continuous production.

-Monitor heat changes and material flow to ensure heats are not mixed and communicate changes to operators.

-Verify material quality and documentation, including Green accept tags, and report issues such as rust, oil, or contamination.

-Perform general labor duties such as loading/unloading, inspection support, sonic rejects, and basic adjustments as needed.

-Use hand tools, measuring devices, forklifts, and assist with overhead crane operations in accordance with training and safety requirements.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-established, unionized industrial operation that has been supporting the automotive industry for over a century and offers strong opportunities for growth and advancement. Employees benefit from a structured environment with clear progression, a 401(k) plan with company match after the probationary period, and healthcare and benefits starting on day one. The organization values stability, skill development, and long-term careers, providing a workplace where your contributions directly support critical components used on vehicles across the road.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy industrial forging environment that is not temperature controlled, so conditions can be hot, noisy, and physically demanding. The facility operates multiple shifts within a unionized structure, and employees must be open to working any shift. Typical shift hours are: 1st shift from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 3rd shift from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime applies after 8 hours of work per day, with off‑shift roles receiving additional hourly premiums. The work involves frequent material handling, operation of sit‑down forklifts and other industrial equipment, and working near presses, coaters, conveyors, and overhead cranes. Employees work in steel buildings where cleanliness, organization, safety, and appropriate industrial attire are required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $22.22 - $24.22/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 Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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.