Machine Shop Helper

Job Title: Machine Shop Helper

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Machine Shop Helper, where you will be involved in machining and set-up on 5-Axis Mills. You will perform preventative maintenance tasks, minor equipment repairs, and manage restocking and inventory tasks across the machine shop. Additionally, you will operate basic hand tools and develop foundational knowledge of shop equipment and systems. As your training progresses, you will support post-print operations including vacuuming powder, removing finished parts from the system, and cleaning parts. You will work with manufacturing tools such as lathes, mills, bandsaws, grinders, precision drills, and wire EDMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform machining and set-up on 5-Axis Mills.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks and minor equipment repairs.
• Manage restocking and inventory within the machine shop.
• Operate basic hand tools and develop a foundational understanding of shop equipment and systems.
• Support post-print operations such as vacuuming powder, removing finished parts, and cleaning parts.
• Work with manufacturing tools including lathes, mills, bandsaws, grinders, precision drills, and wire EDMs.

Essential Skills

• Experience with grinding and sanding.
• Ability to perform machine set-up and deburring tasks.
• Experience operating a forklift and crane.
• Experience with warehouse inventory management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• NTMA Graduate.
• Interest in pursuing a career in machining.
• Good personality fit for a start-up environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration and learning. Be an integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce flawless parts at an unprecedented speed and cost. We are committed to making the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale.

Work Environment

Work in software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories that bring the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack produces digitally-verified, flawless parts with speed and efficiency. Embrace a mission-driven environment that unlocks the future of manufacturing.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Segundo, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.34/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)

This is a fully onsite position in El Segundo,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 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.