Machinist

As a Machinist, you will utilize a variety of lathes, mills, grinders, and other machines to create parts and support components. Our shop is equipped with both manual and CNC machines, and proficiency in both disciplines is essential. You will primarily focus on making tool sets for roller machines with precise tolerances. This role requires adaptability to changing priorities, as it is a support department. The parts you will work on are highly engineered and often require rework to achieve the final product. We seek a team-oriented individual who is highly engaged, adaptive, and open to input from multiple departments.

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, adjusting machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls if automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists.
• Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Move materials, tools, fixtures, and equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Proficiency in operating both manual and CNC machines.
• Experience with CNC, mill, and lathe operations, including Haas machines and vertical mills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well within a team.

• Experience with horizontal lathes.
• Ability to listen and detect machine sounds to identify issues.
• Experience in modifying cutting programs and adjusting machine controls.

Join a company that values teamwork and adaptability, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We provide a 401(k) with a company match, flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account with a company contribution. Enjoy paid time off, holidays, and a referral program. We support your well-being with a healthy activity reimbursement, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term disability coverage, and an employee assistance program. Our commitment to your growth and satisfaction makes this an excellent opportunity.

Work in a well-lit and clean shop with a moderate noise level. You will have direct contact with various metal materials and moderate exposure to environments outside the facility. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

This is a Contract position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Spokane Valley,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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.