Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring ASAP! Manual Machinist / Field Technician

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

Perform precision machining tasks such as turning, milling, grinding, boring, and fitting on turbine components, valves, and other equipment requiring repair. Work from drawings, weld and GD&T symbols, approved procedures, and OEM specifications to ensure parts meet required tolerances and finishes. Set up and operate manual machines, selecting appropriate work-holding, tooling, speeds, and feeds for each job. Support both shop and field work while maintaining clean, organized, and safe working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repair machining to restore worn or damaged parts to specifications.
• Machine new parts from scratch based on prints or samples without pre-set setups.
• Proficiently cut acme threads, a frequent requirement in valve and actuator work.
• Consistently hold tight tolerances and measure work accurately to verify specifications.
• Perform TIG, MIG, stick welding, and fabrication in the machine shop.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, dread drawings, and single part drawings.
• Skilled in working with manual machines and exotic metals, including lathe machines and mill machining.
• Experienced in using turning tools, grinding machines, boring mills, and turning lathes.
• Ability to set up machines and interpret GD&T symbols effectively.
• At least 10 years of experience in the field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to travel for field assignments.
• Experience with TIG, MIG, and stick welding.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges.
• Ability to mentor apprentice machinists and support crew tasks.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking to build a long-term career within a stable company. You can look forward to working in an environment that feels like home for years to come.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors, though it may become warm and is characterized by being loud and dirty.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ontario, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $65.00/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 Ontario,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.

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.

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.