Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: MachinistJob Description
The machine shop is responsible for metal cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring parts to the control plan (blueprint and instruction) specification. Once finished, the product goes to final quality inspection. The Level III Machinist's role involves staging parts using a forklift and pallet jack, loading the machine with raw material, operating CNC machines, deburring parts, removing excess metal using air-powered tools, offloading machines with finished parts, and performing general helper duties around the machine shop. This is a low to mid-level machinist position, and the role requires flexibility to assist with various tasks in the machine shop to ensure parts are ready for production.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for production, quality, housekeeping, and other related duties associated with the operations.
- Set up and operate CNC machines, transport material, operate wash tanks, and operate a forklift to move material around the facility.
- Troubleshoot and solve everyday problems.
- Float from one machine to another as needed.
- Follow the control plan for the machine or job assigned.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and process standards for the assigned area.
Essential Skills
- 1+ year experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience running a machine in a manufacturing environment (CNC preferred).
- Baseline experience with gauging.
- Experience using quality measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, dial bores, steel rulers).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Experience performing quality inspection on finished parts.
- Sit-down forklift experience.
- Deburring experience.
Why Work Here?
The company offers community engagement through partnerships with United Way, Purdue University, City of Lafayette, and other noteworthy organizations. Employee engagement activities include Fall Festival, Trunk-or-Treat, vaccine clinics, blood drives, and other events. Employees can apply for full-time positions after 90 days, with attendance and performance being key factors. Full-time benefits include 18 days/144 hours of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% 401K match up to 6%, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance effective the first day of employment.
Work Environment
The machine shop is a large facility with over 500 employees split into 5 shifts, including weekends. The environment is temperature-controlled, and the dress code is relaxed, allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, work pants, and jeans; however, leggings and sweatpants are not permitted. The facility is very clean with minimal debris, emphasizing safety as the highest priority. PPE requirements include steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses, which are provided. The facility has clear policies on cell phone use, headphones, and safety training, with a focus on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. Shifts available include 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and AWS shifts, with overtime scheduled for every other Saturday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.47 - $24.47/hr.
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 Lafayette,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.