Heavy Equipment Operator - Aerotek : Job Details

We are seeking production technicians to join our dynamic team across five different buildings. This role requires individuals with experience in heavy equipment repair, forklift repair and operation, as well as a mechanical mindset. Candidates with experience in automotive mechanics, farm equipment, and engine repair are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Operate mobile equipment and perform machine operations to support the Autonomous Production Unit (APU) processes and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Multitask effectively while paying attention to detail and precision.
• Communicate effectively and perform other general tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a basic skills assessment including reading comprehension, math, inspection, measuring, and monitoring/problem-solving.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.

Work Environment:

This position is based in an aluminum manufacturing plant in Alabama, which employs over 1,200 people. The facility features the widest strip mill in the USA and a state-of-the-art recycling center. Employees work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to various temperatures, in a factory setting that operates 24/7.

Job Type & Location:

This is a direct hire position based out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $46592.00 - $49193.60/yr. Benefits include PTO, clinic on site, gym on site, and cafeteria on site.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Muscle Shoals, AL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025.

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 meet 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.