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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Level III Machinist to join our expansive machine shop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for cutting, drilling, grinding, and deburring metal parts according to blueprint and instruction specifications, ensuring quality at every step of the process. This role requires versatility, as the machinist will assist with various tasks in the machine shop to ensure smooth production flow.

Responsibilities

+ Operate CNC machines and set up machinery for production.

+ Transport materials using forklifts and pallet jacks.

+ Perform quality checks using dial gauges, calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.

+ Deburr parts and perform 'cut plug' tasks using air-powered tools.

+ Follow control plans and quality standards for assigned machines or jobs.

+ Troubleshoot and solve everyday operational problems.

+ Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to safety protocols.

Essential Skills

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

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

+ Strong math skills for gauging accuracy and quality checks.

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with blueprint reading and quality inspection on finished parts.

+ Deburring experience is preferred.

+ Ability to read and interpret metric measuring devices.

Why Work Here?

Join a company dedicated to community and employee engagement, with partnerships with noteworthy organizations and regular events like Fall Festivals and blood drives. Enjoy benefits including 18 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and a 100% 401K match up to 6%. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are effective from the first day of employment. Opportunities for full-time positions after 90 days, with performance and attendance as key factors.

Work Environment

Work in a huge, temperature-controlled facility that values safety and cleanliness. The relaxed dress code allows sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats. Shifts are flexible, with opportunities on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Safety is a priority, with PPE provided, including steel toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses. The shop follows strict policies on cell phone use and listening devices to ensure a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

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

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 Nov 20, 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.