Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Title: Manual Machinist (Lathe)

Job Description

We are a small, locally owned job shop in Trinity, AL, seeking a skilled Manual Machinist with strong experience operating manual lathes. This is a hands-on role focused on producing custom parts for a variety of industries. While the primary responsibility is manual machining, there may be occasional work on a CNC grinder.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain manual lathes to produce precision parts.

Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Set up machines, select tooling, and make necessary adjustments.

Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Collaborate with a small team to meet production goals.Essential Skills

Proven experience operating manual lathes in a job shop or similar environment.

Strong understanding of machining principles and techniques.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Proficient in using precision measuring instruments.

Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with drill press, change over, manual grinding, and mechanical turning.Why Work Here?

Join a supportive and close-knit team in a clean, climate-controlled environment. Enjoy the stability of a Monday to Friday schedule with occasional short Saturday shifts, allowing for work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is situated in a clean, climate-controlled environment, working with a small, collaborative team. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with occasional Saturday hours as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trinity, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Trinity,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 5, 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.