Cutting Machine Operator

Join our dynamic team as a Cutting Operator, where you will play a vital role in assisting with general production labor needs. Your duties will include tasks such as deburring parts, punching cut parts out of sheet metal, placing and organizing punched parts onto pallets, and operating machinery like the PEM inserter. You will ensure work areas remain clean and adhere to environmental and safety policies, maintaining the highest quality standards. Responsibilities Assist with general production labor needs, including deburring parts. Punch cut parts out of sheet metal. Place and organize punched parts onto pallets. Move materials using pallet jack and/or forklift to appropriate work areas. Operate the PEM inserter machine. Ensure work areas are clean and clear of debris, placing scrap material in proper receptacles. Comply with environmental and safety policies and regulations. Essential Skills Experience with CNC machinery. Experience with metal finishing processes (sanding, polishing, buffing, deburring) Ability to work effectively with limited to no supervision Experience in warehouse environment preferred Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Kearny, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00

• $49920.00/yr. Medical/Dental/Vision/HRA/Annuity
• 6 months from the date of hire. Vacation Time
• will begin effective June 30th, after 6 months of continuous employment. Sick Time
• will begin after 1 year of continuous employment. Mandatory Union Dues
• $6/week, $24/month.

Mandatory One Time $176 Union application fee. 12 Paid holidays. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kearny,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.