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Job Title: Machinist (Manual and CNC)
Job Description
This role focuses on operating, setting up, and programming manual and CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and Swiss-style equipment. You will work with tight tolerances, perform precision measurements, and support high-quality machining for demanding applications such as aerospace and medical device components.
Responsibilities
- Operate manual and CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and Swiss-style equipment, to produce precision components.
- Set up machines for production runs, including tooling, workholding, and program loading for a defined range of jobs.
- Perform programming updates at the machine to optimize processes and ensure accurate part production.
- Maintain tight tolerances in machining operations, particularly for aerospace and medical device applications.
- Conduct basic and advanced quality checks using a wide range of precision measuring tools to verify part conformance.
- Troubleshoot machining issues such as dimensional deviations, surface finish problems, and tooling wear.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience as a machinist with manual and CNC machining.
- Ability to operate CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and Swiss-style equipment.
- Experience maintaining tight tolerances, particularly in aerospace or medical device machining environments.
- Proficiency in performing quality checks using a large variety of precision measuring tools.
- Capability to troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate adjustments at the machine.
- Experience performing set ups on a limited number of jobs for CNC machines.
- Ability to perform programming updates directly at the machine control.
- Experience with First Article inspection sign off at advanced skill levels.
- Flexibility to work weekend shifts on either day or night schedules.
Why Work Here?
You will join a precision-focused machining environment that values technical growth and offers a clear progression of responsibilities as your skills develop. The structure of the role allows you to expand from operating machines to performing set ups, programming, and First Article sign off, giving you opportunities to build a long-term career in advanced manufacturing. The weekend shift schedule provides a built-in work-life balance by allowing you to work fewer days while receiving pay for a standard workweek.
Work Environment
This position is based in a production machining environment that utilizes manual and CNC mills, lathes, and Swiss-style machines to produce high-precision components. You will work on a weekend shift, either 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., for a total of 36 hours while being paid for 40 hours. The facility emphasizes precision measurement and quality control, with frequent use of a wide range of measuring tools. The environment follows standard manufacturing safety practices and procedures, with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and reliable equipment operatio
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $42.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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.
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.
Posting ID: JP-006025154
