**Job Title: Machinist** **Job Description** Join our machine shop team to fabricate various parts for pressure vessel manufacturing. This role involves utilizing a 2.5 axis drill, manual mills, lathes, and operating a vertical turning lathe. Additionally, maintaining a clean shop environment by removing metal shavings and performing preventative maintenance on equipment is essential. **Responsibilities** + Fabricate parts using 2.5 axis drill, manual mills, and lathes. + Operate vertical turning lathe for manufacturing processes. + Read and interpret blueprints for accurate fabrication. + Perform quality inspections by checking tolerances with calipers and micrometers. + Maintain a clean work environment by clearing metal shavings. + Conduct preventative maintenance on all machining equipment. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in blueprint reading. + Experience in manual and CNC machining using mills and lathes. + Ability to check tolerances utilizing calipers and micrometers. + Minimum of 2 years' experience in operating or machining. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Quality inspection skills. + Strong attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication. **Why Work Here?** Our company values its employees, offering fantastic tenure and exceptional benefits. We understand family emergencies and provide flexibility in scheduling. Employees who dedicate themselves receive great rewards, with opportunities for significant pay increases based on performance. With just two years of experience here, you'll be qualified to work anywhere in machining. **Work Environment** Work in a climate-controlled metal fabrication environment with a standard 50-hour workweek during peak seasons in July and December. Training hours are Monday through Thursday from 6 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 6 AM to 3:30 PM, lasting 3 to 12 months based on skill level. Regular work hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 6 AM and Friday from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts. The company ensures flexibility for family schedules. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/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 Charlotte,NC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.