Highlights
Join a dynamic team as a machine operator, where you will learn all aspects of pipe fabrication, including cutting, threading, and flanging ductile iron pipes for water treatment plants and related projects. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bettendorf, IA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $18–$19 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | https://www.aerotek.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Machine Operator $18/HR
Job Description
Join a dynamic team as a machine operator, where you will learn all aspects of pipe fabrication, including cutting, threading, and flanging ductile iron pipes for water treatment plants and related projects. This entry-level position involves operating a large lathe machine to process pipes used in major construction projects for water infrastructure.
Responsibilities
+ Operate and manage a large lathe machine for pipe fabrication.
+ Cut, thread, and flange ductile iron pipes for water treatment plants.
+ Ensure precision and quality in pipe processing.
+ Collaborate with a small team to fulfill project requirements.
+ Participate in field services including taps, line stops, and AVT valve insertions.
Essential Skills
+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machine operations.
+ Experience with general labor and hand tool usage.
+ Familiarity with blueprint reading.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience running a manual lathe is a plus.
+ Knowledge of the water/wastewater industry or plumbing is desirable.
+ Nice-to-have experience with heavy lifting up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis.
+ Ability to learn overhead crane and forklift operations.
+ Experience in tolerances and blueprint/schematics is advantageous.
Why Work Here?
Experience working in a small, close-knit team where you are not just a number. Enjoy 1st shift hours with typical overtime ranging from 5-10 hours per week. Benefit from long-tenured employees, potential for promotion to service technician roles, and a 401K match upon hiring. With 42-52 employees in the Midwest, you have the opportunity to interact with customers as a company employee.
Work Environment
Work in a small shop with 6-8 total employees in Bettendorf and 42-52 employees across the Midwest. The shop environment may be dirty at times with various machines and piping. Steel-toe boots and jeans or long pants are required as part of the dress code.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bettendorf, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.
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.
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 Bettendorf,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
Job Description
Join a dynamic team as a machine operator, where you will learn all aspects of pipe fabrication, including cutting, threading, and flanging ductile iron pipes for water treatment plants and related projects. This entry-level position involves operating a large lathe machine to process pipes used in major construction projects for water infrastructure.
Responsibilities
+ Operate and manage a large lathe machine for pipe fabrication.
+ Cut, thread, and flange ductile iron pipes for water treatment plants.
+ Ensure precision and quality in pipe processing.
+ Collaborate with a small team to fulfill project requirements.
+ Participate in field services including taps, line stops, and AVT valve insertions.
Essential Skills
+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machine operations.
+ Experience with general labor and hand tool usage.
+ Familiarity with blueprint reading.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience running a manual lathe is a plus.
+ Knowledge of the water/wastewater industry or plumbing is desirable.
+ Nice-to-have experience with heavy lifting up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis.
+ Ability to learn overhead crane and forklift operations.
+ Experience in tolerances and blueprint/schematics is advantageous.
Why Work Here?
Experience working in a small, close-knit team where you are not just a number. Enjoy 1st shift hours with typical overtime ranging from 5-10 hours per week. Benefit from long-tenured employees, potential for promotion to service technician roles, and a 401K match upon hiring. With 42-52 employees in the Midwest, you have the opportunity to interact with customers as a company employee.
Work Environment
Work in a small shop with 6-8 total employees in Bettendorf and 42-52 employees across the Midwest. The shop environment may be dirty at times with various machines and piping. Steel-toe boots and jeans or long pants are required as part of the dress code.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bettendorf, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.
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.
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 Bettendorf,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
About Company
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.
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.