Machinist

Job Title: Machinist Job Description

The Machinist operates and sets up CNC and manual mills and lathes to produce precision components, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to engineering specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce parts according to blueprints and job specifications.

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes for machining operations, including turning, milling, drilling, and boring.

• Interpret and read blueprints to determine dimensions, tolerances, tooling requirements, and machining sequences.

• Perform machine setups on CNC equipment, including installing tooling, setting work offsets, and verifying programs before production runs.

• Use G-code and CNC programming techniques to load, adjust, and run programs on CNC machines as required.

• Monitor machining operations and make adjustments to feeds, speeds, and tool paths to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Inspect finished parts using appropriate measuring tools to ensure they meet blueprint specifications and tolerances.

• Maintain a clean and organized machine shop area, including proper handling and storage of tooling and materials.

• Troubleshoot machining issues on CNC and manual machines and implement corrective actions to improve part quality and machine performance.

• Collaborate with team members to optimize setups, reduce cycle times, and improve overall machining processes.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating mills, lathes, and related equipment.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a machinist working with CNC and manual mills and lathes.

• Strong proficiency in operating and setting up CNC machines, including multi-axis equipment.

• Ability to set up and run manual mills and lathes for a variety of machining operations.

• Solid blueprint reading skills, including understanding dimensions, tolerances, and machining symbols.

• Experience with G-code and CNC programming concepts for machining operations.

• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate machine setups, including tooling selection and workholding.

• Knowledge of machine shop practices, tooling, and standard machining processes.

• Capability to inspect parts and verify conformance to specifications using standard measuring tools.

• Familiarity with CNC equipment such as Haas and Mazak machines.

• Understanding of axis controls and CNC machine settings when setting up and running equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background or training as a machinist with exposure to both CNC and manual machining.

• Experience working in a machine shop environment with production and job-shop style work.

• Comfort working with various tooling types and optimizing setups for efficiency and quality.

• Ability to adjust CNC programs at the machine to fine-tune operations when necessary.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise components.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, production-focused environment where you can work with modern CNC and traditional manual equipment, build your technical skills, and contribute directly to high-quality manufacturing output. You will benefit from consistent hours, opportunities to refine your machining expertise, and a supportive shop culture that values craftsmanship, reliability, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment working with CNC and manual mills and lathes, including equipment such as Haas and Mazak machines. The position operates on a first shift schedule, typically from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with candidates averaging around 50 hours per week. The shop environment is production-oriented and requires adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for a machining and manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $36.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.