Aligner

Job Title: Aligner

Job Description

The Aligner installs precision components into machine tool bed castings, including units, ball screws, and linear guides, ensuring accurate alignment and geometry of the machine tool within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Inspect and clean castings prior to assembly to ensure components meet quality standards.
• Install precision parts on machined castings, including units, ball screws, and linear guides.
• Verify the parallelism and alignment of linear guides and ball screws to meet specification requirements.
• Install precision units onto machine tools, ensuring correct fit and function.
• Use precision measuring instruments to check and validate the geometry of the machine tool.
• Operate an overhead crane to safely install heavy components onto the machine tool.
• Operate a walk-behind fork truck to transport parts and assemblies within the facility.
• Operate an overhead crane to move machine tools to different locations within the facility as needed.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on mechanical assembly skills with the ability to install precision parts on machined castings.
• Proficiency in using hand tools for mechanical assembly tasks.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments to verify machine tool geometry and alignment.
• Capability to operate an overhead crane safely to lift and position heavy components.
• Ability to operate a walk-behind fork truck to transport parts and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting and cleaning castings and components.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with machine tools and precision assemblies.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment and overhead lifting systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, linear guides, and ball screws.
• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

Join a manufacturing team that values precision, safety, and craftsmanship, where you can work with advanced machine tools and develop your mechanical skills. You will be part of a collaborative environment that emphasizes safe work practices, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment focused on machine tools and precision assemblies. The position involves regular use of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, overhead cranes, and walk-behind fork trucks. Work is performed around heavy equipment and large castings, requiring adherence to safety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. The environment is hands-on, active, and production-oriented, with a focus on accuracy, cleanliness of components, and safe material handling.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, KY.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Florence,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.