• Job Title: Plasma Operator and Press Brake Operator
• Job Description
• This role supports a busy manufacturing shop by cutting metal materials and preparing components for welders and other departments.

You operate a variety of cutting and forming equipment, including band saws, plasma and oxy-fuel tables, waterjet systems, CNC press brakes, cranes, and forklifts. The position combines hands-on machine operation, accurate measuring, and blueprint reading to produce high-quality parts for industrial products in the lumber industry.

• Responsibilities
• + Cut metal materials using saws and plasma tables according to specifications and blueprints.

+ Prepare metal components and parts for welders and other areas of the shop, ensuring correct dimensions and quality.

+ Operate band saws, including vertical and horizontal band saws, and perform proper setup and basic maintenance.

+ Run plasma and oxy-fuel cutting tables to process steel and other materials safely and efficiently.

+ Assist with operating waterjet equipment and CNC press brakes to form and shape metal parts.

+ Use cranes and forklifts to move, load, and unload materials and finished parts within the shop.

+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals to determine cutting and forming requirements.

+ Deburr, grind, and finish cut parts to remove sharp edges and achieve required tolerances.

+ Use hand tools and power tools to perform secondary operations and part preparation.

+ Measure materials accurately with a tape measure and verify dimensions throughout the process.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around machines and material storage.

+ Follow all shop safety procedures when operating machinery, cranes, and forklifts.

+ Collaborate with welders, machine operators, and other team members to meet production schedules.

+ Monitor equipment performance and report issues or needed maintenance to appropriate personnel.

+ Learn and apply proper techniques for press brake and waterjet operation as training is provided.

• Essential Skills
• + Experience with CNC and general machine operation in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.

+ Proficiency in saw operation, including setup and maintenance of both vertical and horizontal band saws.

+ Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for precise measurements.

+ Strong math skills to perform measurements, conversions, and basic calculations.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.

+ Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools for cutting, grinding, and finishing.

+ Deburring and grinding skills to prepare parts to specification.

+ Forklift experience for safely moving materials and finished products.

+ Overhead crane experience for lifting and positioning heavy materials.

+ Working knowledge of steel shapes and common structural materials.

+ Plasma, sawyer, and press brake experience, with at least 2 years of sawing experience preferred.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $22.

00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.
• About Aerotek
• 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.