Manual Machinist

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Manual Machinist to join our machine shop team. In this role, you will manufacture precision parts for our product line using a variety of manual machining equipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on machining, problem‑solving, and working from blueprints to create quality parts.

Responsibilities

Operate manual machining equipment including drill presses, surface grinders, Bridgeport mills, and manual lathes

Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to produce parts accurately

Measure and inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision tools

Maintain machines and keep a clean, organized, and safe work area

Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals

Required Skills and Experience

Experience with manual machining processes

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Hands‑on experience with surface grinding and Bridgeport mills

Comfortable using micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools

Strong attention to detail and quality

Additional Skills a Plus

CNC machining experience is helpful but not required

Experience with Blanchard grinders, honing, duplex mills, gun drills, or manual lathes

Why Join Our Team

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits to support your health and financial future. You’ll work consistent first‑shift hours in a small, team‑oriented shop where your skills and experience are valued.

Work Schedule and Environment

Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You’ll be working in a well‑equipped machine shop with manual machining, CNC equipment, and assembly operations, alongside a close‑knit team of approximately 16 employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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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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