Machine Shop Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Level III Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Level III Machinist to join our dynamic machine shop team. As a vital member of our production process, you will be responsible for metal cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring parts according to blueprint specifications. This role involves staging parts, loading machines with raw material, operating CNC machines, deburring parts, and performing quality checks throughout each step of the process. This is a mid-level position for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is flexible in handling various tasks around the machine shop.

Responsibilities

Responsible for production, quality, housekeeping, and other related duties associated with the operations.

Set up and operate CNC machines, transport material, and operate wash tanks.

Operate forklifts to move material around the facility.

Troubleshoot to solve everyday problems.

Float flexibly from one machine to another.

Conduct quality checks using gauges, calipers, dial gauges, and other measuring tools.Essential Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably around machines.

Experience running a machine in a manufacturing environment, CNC preferred.

Baseline experience with gauging and using quality measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and dial bores.

Proficiency in math skills, specifically addition and subtraction, to assess gauge readings.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.

Experience performing quality inspections on finished parts.

Deburring experience.

Experience using sit-down and stand-up forklifts.Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive work environment with strong community engagement through partnerships with local organizations. Our employee engagement events, such as Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat, foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie. We provide comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, effective from the first day of employment. Our full-time employees enjoy generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a robust 401K match program.

Work Environment

Our machine shop is a large facility with over 500 employees split into five shifts, including weekends. The environment is temperature-controlled and adheres to a relaxed dress code, allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, work pants, and jeans. Safety is a priority, with steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses required. The facility is clean and organized, minimizing debris and ensuring a safe workspace. Employees are expected to adhere to policies regarding cell phone usage and listening devices, and maintain a clean and safe work area.

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 4, 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.