Machine Shop Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Level III Machinist Job Description

The Level III Machinist plays a critical role in our machine shop, responsible for metal cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring parts according to blueprint specifications. This position involves staging parts using forklifts and pallet jacks, loading CNC machines with raw materials, operating CNC machines, deburring parts, and performing general duties around the machine shop. The machinist will conduct quality checks during every step of the process using various measuring tools to ensure that parts meet the required standards.

• Production, quality, housekeeping, and other related duties associated with operations.
• Set up and operate CNC machines, transport material, operate wash tanks, and operate forklift to move material around the facility.
• Troubleshoot and solve everyday problems.
• Flexibility to move between different machines as needed.
• Conduct quality checks using gauges, rules, calipers, dial gauges, and other measuring tools.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably around machines.
• Experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment, with CNC experience preferred.
• Baseline experience with gauging and quality measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial bores, and steel rulers.
• Experience with sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Strong math skills, particularly in addition and subtraction.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience performing quality inspections on finished parts.
• Deburring experience.

Our company values community engagement and partnerships with reputable organizations. We host regular employee engagement events such as Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat, and offer opportunities for full-time positions after 90-days based on attendance and performance. Full-time benefits include generous PTO, paid holidays, a 401K match, and comprehensive insurance coverage from the first day of employment.

Our expansive machine shop employs over 500 people across five shifts, including weekends. The facility is temperature-controlled, with a relaxed dress code allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats. We prioritize safety with clean, minimal debris throughout the workspace and provide necessary PPE such as steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses. Our policy emphasizes no use of cell phones while walking and limited usage in break areas, with thorough training on safety requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $24.47 - $24.47/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

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.