**Job Title: Machinist** **Job Description** Set up and/or verify cutting tools per machine requirements. Perform a variety of machining operations such as boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and threading on raw materials to produce machined parts that meet tolerances and dimensions according to engineering specifications. **Responsibilities** + Set up and verify cutting tools as per machine requirements. + Perform machining operations including boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and threading. + Ensure machined parts meet engineering specifications for tolerances and dimensions. **Essential Skills** + 3 years of machining experience. + 1 year of conventional machining experience. + Working knowledge of properties of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum applicable to part fabrication. + Thorough knowledge of proper methods in processing materials and machining parts. + Ability to operate conventional and computerized machining equipment including mills and lathes. + Ability to operate tool grinding equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with aluminum fabrication. + Experience working with conventional lathes. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic experimental department where you will never cut the same parts repeatedly. This is an opportunity to work in an environment that is not a production machine shop, offering variety and challenges in your daily tasks. **Work Environment** The position is located at a non-climate controlled facility in Wichita, KS. The dress code includes pants/shorts and a shirt, with no tank tops or cut-offs allowed. Shifts available are 3rd shift (Mon-Fri; 11:30pm-6:30am) or 2nd shift (Mon-Fri; 3:30 PM - 11:00 PM). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00/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 Wichita,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026. **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.