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Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

As a Machinist, you will be responsible for machining gears, pulleys, gauges, threaded products, and valves for various customers, primarily in the agriculture sector. You will work in a smaller shop environment, mainly setting up and operating CNC machines, including lathe live tooling machines with a twin spindle and bar feeder. The shop is also acquiring a Swiss Lathe soon, and you will work on high-volume production with minimal custom work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines, including lathe live tooling machines and twin spindle machines with bar feeders.

• Machine gears, pulleys, gauges, threaded products, and valves for customers.

• Work on high-volume production with minimal custom or low piece work.

• Understand and edit CNC programming code to set up the CNC machines.

• Work independently on projects, demonstrating self-motivation and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of CNC lathe experience.

• Ability to set up and operate CNC machines.

• Understanding of CNC programming code.

• Experience with lathe live tooling machines, Swiss lathes, and bar fed machines.

• Proficiency in machining, milling, and blueprint reading.

• Knowledge of GD&T, micrometers, calipers, and machine troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with Haas, Gibbscam, Mastercam, and G&M codes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manual machining experience is a plus.

• Experience with setup and/or programming is highly valued.

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently on projects.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with a small, close-knit team where you can make a significant impact. Enjoy a no-nonsense work environment that values getting the job done efficiently. Be part of an organization undergoing exciting changes and growth, offering opportunities for professional development.

Work Environment

Work in a smaller custom shop with about 10-11 people across two shifts. The shop operates on a Monday to Thursday schedule with 10-hour days on the first shift. Expect organizational changes as the shop grows, providing a dynamic and evolving work environment.

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.