• Machinist

    Aerotek (Des Moines, IA)


    Job Title: Machinist

    Job Description

    The machinist will be responsible for machining gears, pulleys, gauges, threaded products, and valves primarily for agricultural customers. The role involves working within a smaller shop environment, setting up and operating CNC machines, including lathe live tooling machines and twin spindles with a bar feeder. Experience with Swiss Mill/Lathe machines is also desirable as the work involves high volume production for customers, including some aerospace industry projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up and operate CNC machines.

    + Run lathe live tooling machines and twin spindles with a bar feeder.

    + Execute 2-4 setups per week on average.

    + Edit programs and understand code to facilitate CNC setup.

    + Manage tool lists and tool blocks, perform tool changes, and prove out programs.

    Essential Skills

    + 2-5 years of CNC lathe experience.

    + Proficiency in setup and programming.

    + Understanding of tolerances, machining, milling, lathe operations, and blueprint reading.

    + Familiarity with G&M codes, Okuma, and mechatronics.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Manual machining experience is a plus.

    + Experience with Swiss lathes and bar-fed machines.

    + Knowledge of Haas, Gibbscam, Mastercam, and troubleshooting skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Employees enjoy full benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k plans upon direct hire. The company is small but growing, having recently expanded into the aerospace sector, providing exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a smaller custom shop with approximately 10-11 team members across two shifts. The weekend shift runs Friday to Sunday, offering 12-hour shifts with a 36-hour week paid as 40 hours. A weekday shift is available from Monday to Thursday with 10-hour days. The shop is undergoing organizational changes, fostering a no-nonsense atmosphere focused on productivity and efficiency.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $83200.00/yr.

     

    Full benefits once direct - health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.