Machine Shop Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Level III Machinist

Job Description

The Level III Machinist plays a crucial role in the machine shop, responsible for metal cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring parts according to blueprint and instruction specifications. After processing, the products proceed to final quality inspection. This mid-level position requires versatility and adaptability, as the machinist will assist with various tasks across the machine shop to ensure seamless production.

Responsibilities

Perform production, quality, and housekeeping duties associated with operations.

Set up and operate CNC machines, transport material, operate wash tanks, and use a forklift to move material around the facility.

Conduct quality checks using gauges, rules, calipers, dial gauges, and other inspection equipment.

Troubleshoot everyday problems and ensure flexibility in floating from one machine to another.

Adhere to the control plan for assigned machines or jobs, maintaining quality and process standards.Essential Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with machines.

Proficiency in operating CNC machines and using quality measuring equipment like calipers, micrometers, dial bores, and steel rulers.

Experience with sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Strong math skills for gauge reading and part evaluation.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.

Deburring experience.

Ability to perform quality inspections on finished parts.Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy community engagement through partnerships with local organizations and participate in events like Fall Festivals and Trunk-or-Treat. Opportunities for full-time positions arise after 90 days, with benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 401K matching, and comprehensive insurance packages starting from the first day of employment.

Work Environment

The machine shop is a large facility with over 500 employees across five shifts. It offers a temperature-controlled environment with a relaxed dress code allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and jeans. Safety is a priority, requiring steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses, provided by the company. The facility maintains cleanliness and organization to ensure a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.47 - $24.47/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.