Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our team for the 2nd shift. The role involves interpreting blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts, as well as the best sequence of operations and setup requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely set up and operate the correct machine for the job, including selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders, and shapers.Double check dimensions to ensure parts clean up to size and are free of errors. Run the part or parts, ensuring the highest level of quality at the lowest possible cost.Perform all assigned preventive maintenance on machines and clean according to procedures.Act as a technical resource to other machinists and departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems.Obtain and move or store parts to the next area of operations.Recommend methods or processes that will ensure continuous improvement of productivity and quality, while reducing costs.

Essential Skills

Experience with manual machines, conversational programming, program editing, short-run set-up, troubleshooting, live tooling, and working with various metals and alloys.Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Proficiency in mathematical concepts, including plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, as well as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.Basic knowledge of inventory software and manufacturing software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.Three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience is required.Completion of an accredited Journeyman/Journeywoman Machinist program preferred.Ability to effectively communicate with employees of the organization.Must obtain lift equipment certification and OSHA training after hire.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where your technical expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

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 Sussex,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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