Manual Machinists – Day & Night Shifts ($28-36/hr + RELOCATION IS OFFERED)

Located in Charleston, SC

We are hiring experienced Machinists to join our growing team at a large job shop specializing in large driveshafts for aircraft carriers and ships. With a $6 million expansion underway—including two new CNC lathes and an expanded welding room—this is an exciting time to join our team.

Shift Availability

Day Shift Options:

5:00 AM – 2:30 PM7:00 AM – 4:30 PM9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Night Shift Options:

11:00 PM – 7:00 AM3:00 PM – 11:00 PM6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Note: Flexible scheduling and unlimited overtime available.

ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate manual and CNC machines including lathes, milling machines, boring mills, vertical turning lathes, grinders, and drill pressesFabricate and shape metal parts and toolsRead and interpret engineering drawings and blueprintsSafely align and secure fixtures, tools, and materialsUse precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of equipmentTrack parts and jobs using TravelersOperate lifting aids and heavy equipment as neededMaintain a safe and clean work environmentQualifications6–10 years of job shop experienceExperience with large part machining (e.g., ship propeller shafting, steering gear)Forklift and crane operation experience preferredAbility to lift up to 50 lbsProficient with micrometers, calipers, and blueprint readingProgramming experience is a plusBenefitsUnlimited overtime and flexible work hours$6 million facility expansion with new CNC equipmentFree onsite clinic and pharmacy for employees and dependentsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offSupplementary health insurance optionsCompany-provided short-term disabilityAdditional insurance options: accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life/AD&D, and long-term disabilityEmployee assistance programYearly bonus and profit-sharing opportunitiesOvertime pay$3/hour shift differential for 2nd shiftMonthly potluck on the first Friday of every monthTuition assistance for technical degrees and training

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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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