Job Title: Shear Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Shear Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating shearing machines to cut metal materials to specified dimensions, ensuring precision and quality in every cut. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
6AM-2:30pm $20-23
Responsibilities
Set up and operate power shears to cut metal objects such as plates, sheets, slabs, billets, or bars to specified dimensions and angles.
Adjust rake and pressure of the blade using handwheels.
Position and clamp stops and side guides to set the length and angle of the cut using rules, built-in gauges, or templates.
Start the machine to clamp the workpiece and lower the blade to cut the metal.
Lay out cutting lines on metal using rules, squares, or templates when shearing single pieces.
Tilt bed, blade, or install fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience using measuring tape (1-2 years).
Ability to document in English (email documentation).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working within a metal fabricating environment.
Bilingual.
Why Work Here?
Employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure their health and well-being. The company provides retirement benefits, including 401(k) plans, to help employees plan for their future. Vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays are offered to support work-life balance. Opportunities for training and career advancement are available to help employees grow within the company. A healthy work-life balance is emphasized, offering flexible work schedules where possible. Employee Assistance Programs provide support services to help with personal or work-related issues.
Work Environment
This is a job shop environment, characterized by a loud metal fabrication shop atmosphere. The work schedule is the first shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm.
If you’re interested in the position, please contact Melissa at (847) 580-2812. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $23.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.
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.
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