Machinist

Job Title: Machinist Job Description
The Machinist produces complex machined components to support production, engineering, development, and prototyping activities, while also fabricating and repairing production tooling. This role requires expertise in CNC operation, machine setup and programming, and strong general machining skills to deliver high-quality, precise parts.
Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and program a Doosan Vertical Machining Center to produce complex machined components.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machine tools, including a knee mill with Prototrak control, drill presses, tapping heads, manual lathes, and surface grinders.
• Produce and assemble parts to support production, engineering, development, and prototype builds.
• Fabricate and repair production tooling to support ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, drop dial indicators, and electronic height gages.
• Perform detailed hand work requiring manual dexterity, including hand tapping threads, polishing, and deburring of parts.
• Follow technical drawings and specifications to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle equipment and tools with care.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating, setting up, and programming CNC equipment, specifically a Doosan Vertical Machining Center.
• Strong general machining skills with hands-on experience using manual machine tools such as knee mills with Prototrak control, drill presses, tapping heads, manual lathes, and surface grinders.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and personal initiative in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks for interpreting or supporting machining and tooling activities.
• Basic math skills to perform measurements, calculations, and dimensional checks.
• Ability to inspect parts using precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, drop dial indicators, and electronic height gages.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED and/or 25 years of related machining experience and/or education in Machining Technology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembly production environments.
• Hands-on experience with drill presses, tapping heads, manual lathes, grinders, and knee mills with Prototrak control.
• Exposure to working in smaller, close-knit teams within a manufacturing setting.
• Interest in learning additional departments and expanding skill sets across different machining and manufacturing processes.

Why Work Here?
The organization offers a stable and growth-oriented environment where employees can build long-term careers. Team members benefit from a standard benefits package that includes health coverage, 401(k), and other core offerings, as well as a competitive shift differential. The culture emphasizes learning and cross-training across different departments, allowing individuals to broaden their skills rather than performing the same tasks repeatedly. The company maintains a family-oriented atmosphere with smaller teams, supporting strong relationships, collaboration, and work-life balance.
Work Environment
The work environment features a family-oriented culture within a smaller manufacturing company of approximately 125 employees, where teams are relatively small and collaborative. The role involves working with CNC equipment such as a Doosan Vertical Machining Center, as well as manual machine tools including knee mills with Prototrak control, drill presses, tapping heads, manual lathes, surface grinders, and a range of precision measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, drop dial indicators, and electronic height gages. The schedule follows a second-shift structure: Monday through Thursday from 2:45 pm to 12:00 am and Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with a competitive shift differential provided. The dress code is casual, supporting a comfortable and practical shop-floor environment while maintaining a professional approach to safety and quality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MANCHESTER, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 MANCHESTER,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

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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):
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