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Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team and ensure the efficient and timely production of high-quality products. The role involves setting up jobs, providing training to operators, performing daily maintenance, and making program adjustments as needed. The successful candidate will operate machinery, monitor machine performance, collaborate with other departments, and maintain tooling inventory according to company standards.

Responsibilities

+ Set up jobs to meet production requirements promptly and effectively.

+ Train other operators and provide guidance.

+ Perform daily maintenance and make necessary program adjustments.

+ Operate machinery and monitor its performance, adjusting feed and temperature as needed.

+ Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure quality production.

+ Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure specifications are met using precision instruments.

+ Maintain tooling inventory and ensure department organization meets company standards.

+ Suggest improvements to the production process and document all changes while communicating with coworkers and supervisors.

+ Perform secondary bench operations such as inspection, de-burring, and cleaning of parts.

+ Promptly raise machining or quality issues with the operations manager.

+ Maintain good attendance and punctuality, work independently with minimal supervision, and follow through on commitments.

+ Approach others with professionalism and tact, accept responsibility, and treat everyone with respect.

+ Assist around the shop as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in CNC programming and operation, including mastercam and mill.

+ Minimum 2 years of experience as a machine operator, including setup and entry-level programming.

+ Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in troubleshooting or mechanical maintenance is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Our comprehensive suite of benefits is designed to promote your health and financial security. We offer medical coverage, dental plans, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, holiday pay, and paid time off to help you balance work and personal life. Enjoy paid time off for holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. Additionally, benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K.

Work Environment

You will be part of a dynamic environment focused on manufacturing, assembly, finishing, and packaging of products. The role requires setup and programming of Y-Axis machines, lathes, mills, and other machinery. You will be responsible for programming at the controller, operating machines, performing maintenance and repairs, and maintaining a clean work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Antioch, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Antioch,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.