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With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.\nSound like a good fit?\nAPPLY TODAY\nWhat You'll Do:\nSet up and operate metal forming and metalworking equipment.\nProduce parts that meet quality, efficiency, and production standards.\nInterpret blueprints and routing instructions to configure machines and tooling.\nPerform machine changeovers and equipment adjustments as needed.\nComplete daily preventative maintenance activities on production equipment.\nInspect finished parts to ensure compliance with specifications.\nParticipate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement initiatives.\nCollaborate with team members to enhance processes and extend tooling life.\n\nWhat You'll Bring:\nHigh School Diploma or GED\n2+ years of experience working with mechanical equipment\n2+ years of machine operating experience\n2+ years of Mechanical troubleshooting experience\nWhat Sets You Apart:\nManufacturing experience\nStrong mechanical aptitude\nCandidates who work on vehicles, equipment, or machinery\nAbility to identify and resolve operational issues\nLooking for individuals who can think critically and solve problems independently\nProven mechanical aptitude\nAbility to use measuring devices (calipers, tape measures, etc.)\nAbility to do addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in both fractions and decimals\nTeam player interested in improving the overall performance of the equipment and the team.\nAdditional Information:\nUpon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.\nAbility to lift 50 pounds\n\nAfter you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.\n\nThe call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.\n\nAleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.\n\nApplicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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