Manual Machinist

Job Title: Manual Machinist Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our team, specializing in machining large structural parts for various industrial sectors such as saw mills and paper mills. You will perform multiple setups daily in a dynamic job shop environment, ensuring precision and quality in every part machined.
Responsibilities

• Operate manual mills and lathes to machine large structural parts.
• Perform multiple different setups daily.
• Read and interpret blueprints to machine parts to specifications.
• Inspect parts for quality using precision measuring tools.
• Operate overhead cranes to position and load parts for machining.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating manual mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with setup and operation of manual mills and lathes.
• Possession of a personal set of basic machine shop tools.

Why Work Here?
Join a rapidly growing company that offers good benefits, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities. Work in a job shop environment where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to work on diverse projects, ensuring you won't be stuck on repetitive tasks.
Work Environment
Work in a heavy industrial environment with large parts being machined. The large machine shop currently has a small team of five, but plans to double in size soon. Despite the shop's spaciousness, it is bustling with activity and has a large backlog of work. Required PPE includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs. The regular shift is from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday, with overtime available on Fridays as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $83200.00/yr.
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.
Full benefits package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 11, 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.

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.