**Job Title: Machinist** **Job Description** The role involves machining parts for equipment used in the mining industry. Candidates will utilize their skills to read and understand blueprints and drawings to manufacture parts according to specifications. **Responsibilities** + Set up and edit CNC machine programs, milling machines, and lathes using the proper equipment to ensure correct machine operations. + Perform daily maintenance of CNC and manual machinery. + Read, interpret, and follow standard operation procedures for a consistent manufacturing approach. + Hold prescribed tolerances using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges. + Understand and utilize programming software for CNC machines. **Essential Skills** + Two years of experience in a machining role within a production environment. + Proficiency in using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators. + Demonstrated experience in setting up, programming, and operating CNC machines, mills, and lathes. + Knowledge of working properties of different metals and alloys and the proper cutting feeds and speeds for each type. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Master Cam is preferred. + Prior experience in rigging and positioning heavy equipment using jib hoists and overhead cranes. + Ability to select and grind specialty tools for required tasks. + Experience in reading and understanding blueprints to build products. **Why Work Here?** This position offers the opportunity to work with cool equipment used for mining and provides advancement opportunities. **Work Environment** The work environment is nostalgic, located in an old building with older equipment. It can be dirty at times. The position operates on the 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $25.00/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 Des Moines,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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.