About this opportunity
Aerotek lists this Machine Operator opportunity in phillipsburg, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Machine Operator
This role operates, sets up, and performs routine maintenance on high-precision production equipment in a metal stamping and forming environment. The Machine Operator ensures that all parts meet customer specifications, follows documented procedures, and supports a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing process.
Responsibilities:
Operate and tend high-precision metal stamping and forming machines throughout the production run.
Set up production equipment according to piece part drawings and documented standard operating procedures.
Produce parts that consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Read and interpret piece part drawings to understand dimensions, tolerances, and critical features.
Monitor machines while running to ensure stable operation and consistent output.
Verify that parts remain within specification by performing regular checks during production.
Measure parts accurately using appropriate inspection equipment, including toolmaker microscopes and comparators.
Inspect raw materials to confirm they meet required standards before use in production.
Accurately enter data and complete inspection sheets and production records in a timely manner.
Make tooling adjustments as needed to keep parts within specified tolerances.
Ensure all finished parts are properly labeled, packaged, and palletized according to requirements.
Follow all standard operating procedures and work instructions in a production manufacturing environment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and support general labor and production line activities as needed.
Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to resolve production or quality issues.
Perform all other related duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.
Essential Skills:
Minimum of 3 years recent experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience operating, setting up, and performing maintenance on high-precision production equipment in a metal stamping and forming environment.
Ability to read and understand piece part drawings, including dimensions and tolerances.
Proficiency in using measuring and inspection tools such as toolmaker microscopes, comparators, and related gauging equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a production manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Alpha, NJ.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr. 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. Health benefits: Medical/healthcare coverage is offered, with employee resources directing employees to Horizon healthcare services. 401(k): Retirement benefits are administered through Fidelity. Paid time off: Current/former employees report vacation and PTO benefits. Family benefits: Public benefit information lists parental leave among the company’s benefits.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Alpha, NJ.
Worksite address
phillipsburg, NJ, 08865, US
Who can apply
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