• Entry Level Machinist

    Aerotek (Manitowoc, WI)


    Job Title: Entry Level Machinist

    Job Description

    The CNC Machine Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the machines. The primary responsibilities include keeping the machine running efficiently, removing finished parts, and conducting quality checks using micrometers and calipers. As the operator gains experience, they will advance to performing their own machine setups and offsets. Initially, the focus will be on maintaining machine operation and ensuring the output of high-quality parts. Opportunities are available on both the 2nd and 3rd shifts.

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure the machine remains operational and efficient.

    + Remove completed parts from the machine.

    + Perform quality checks on parts using micrometers and calipers.

    + Progress to conducting machine setups and offsets over time.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers.

    + Basic math skills.

    + Ability to read basic blueprints.

    + Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

    + Ability to read a tape measure and verify skills through references.

    + Understanding of basic shop math and decimals.

     

    Why Work Here

     

    This position offers shift premiums, providing additional financial benefits. Additionally, it presents a valuable opportunity to learn a skilled trade in a dynamic and supportive environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work takes place in a machine shop with 250 employees, including 130 machinists spread across five shifts. The shop handles parts of varying sizes, from a few pounds to 10 tons. The shifts include 3rd shift from Sunday to Thursday, weekend 3rd shift, and weekend 2nd shift. Employees can earn shift premiums, with $1/hour for the 2nd shift, $3/hour for the 3rd shift, and $4/hour for weekend shifts.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MANITOWOC, Wisconsin.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $20.50/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 MANITOWOC,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.