**Aerotek is seeking a Machinist Trainee (Day Shift)** **Job Description** Join our service and repair company specializing in pumps and rotating equipment as a machinist trainee. Begin your career as a shop helper while gradually learning to become a skilled manual machinist. **Responsibilities** + Assist in maintaining a clean and organized shop environment by sweeping, mopping, and performing general cleaning tasks. + Support machinists in fabricating parts, cleaning shavings, and moving parts around the shop. + Utilize measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to ensure accuracy in tasks. + Engage in mechanical tasks and demonstrate the ability to use hand tools effectively. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of manual machining experience. + Proficiency in using measuring tools including tape measures, OD & ID micrometers. + Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics. + Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in pump repair and assembly. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in troubleshooting mechanical assemblies. + Interest in building a long-term career within the company. + Desire to become a manual machinist. **Why Work Here?** We prioritize employee well-being and strive to attract top talent by offering competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO, with flexible negotiation options, and 70% company-paid medical insurance, including dental and vision. Our generous 401(k) plan includes a 3% match, and we offer profit-sharing bonuses and a $1500 referral bonus. Join us for provided meals during certain shifts, special holiday gifts, and receive company gear and clothing. **Work Environment** Work in a medium-sized, air-conditioned shop bustling with activity due to high business volume. Although space is currently limited, plans to move to a larger facility are underway for 2024 or 2025. Day shifts operate from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with two paid breaks and an unpaid lunch. Expect to work 50 to 60 hours per week, with potential for overtime on Sundays at double time. Safety attire, including steel-toed boots, jeans, work shirts, and safety glasses, is required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Houston,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.