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Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist who will be responsible for machining parts on conventional and special-purpose machines, setting up and operating manual lathes and mills, and producing drawings with precise measurements and tolerances.

Responsibilities

+ Machine parts on conventional and special-purpose machines.

+ Set up and operate manual lathes and mills, including engine lathes, horizontal boring mills, vertical turret lathes, keyseaters, and milling machines.

+ Utilize micrometers, calipers, tape measures, thread gauges, and wrenches effectively.

+ Make new parts from newly ordered materials and machine welded components back to specifications.

+ Produce drawings with precise measurements and tolerances and machine parts to print.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of experience in setting up and operating manual mills and lathes.

+ Experience working from blueprints.

+ Proficiency with micrometers and calipers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures.

+ Proficiency in shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques.

+ Ability to make new parts to sample and work under specific instructions to attain precise standards.

+ High spatial aptitude, good attention to detail, and ability to retain verbal instructions.

+ Ability to use discretion and make judgments.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees by offering comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Enjoy the benefit of having your full deductible paid with a bi-weekly co-pay, and participate in our bonuses incentive plan. We also offer vacation time and PTO once hired on, with a strong focus on retention.

Work Environment

Work in a 40,000 square foot facility equipped with three overhead cranes (20 Ton, 10 Ton, and 5 Ton) and 19 jib cranes serving various cells. Our lean facility includes cells for Disassembly, Welding, Machining, Quality Inspection, Assembly, Painting, and Testing. The work environment is designed to meet and exceed customer needs across the Cement, Metals, Minerals, Mining, OEM, and Oil & Gas markets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrence, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Lawrence,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 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.