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Job Title: Level III Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Level III Machinist to join our expansive machine shop. In this role, you will be responsible for cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring metal parts to meet precise blueprint specifications. Your work will be integral to our production process, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Set up and operate CNC machines, ensuring all operations adhere to the control plan specifications.

+ Transport materials using forklifts and pallet jacks, and operate wash tanks.

+ Perform quality checks using dial gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools at every step of the production process.

+ Deburr parts and remove excess metal using air-powered tools.

+ Troubleshoot and solve everyday operational problems.

+ Maintain flexibility to operate various machines as needed.

+ Ensure compliance with quality, production, and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with CNC machines.

+ Proficiency in using quality measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and dial bores.

+ Strong mathematical skills, specifically in addition and subtraction for gauge readings.

+ Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.

+ Experience performing quality inspections on finished parts.

+ Deburring experience is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a community-focused company with strong partnerships with local organizations and events that foster employee engagement. Enjoy competitive benefits, including 18 days of PTO, a 100% 401K match, and comprehensive insurance coverage from day one. Experience the opportunity for career growth, as employees can apply for full-time positions after 90 days based on attendance and performance. Embrace a work environment that values safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Work Environment

Our expansive machine shop is part of a temperature-controlled facility divided between assembly and machining areas. The dress code is relaxed, allowing for comfortable work attire while maintaining safety standards. Employees are required to wear PPE, including steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses, which are provided. The facility is clean, with safety as the utmost priority. Work shifts are flexible, with opportunities for overtime and weekend work to meet production demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.47 - $24.47/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 Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.