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Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

This position involves the manual operation of machinery including Bridgeport mills and Kent USA Machinery. The role requires setting up machinery for production runs, clamping parts, oiling machinery, turning parts for production, utilizing micrometers and calipers for inspections, working off of blueprints, lifting materials over 25 lbs, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

+ Operate machinery manually, including Bridgeport mills and Kent USA Machinery.

+ Set up machinery for production runs, with up to 10 setups some days.

+ Clamp parts to machinery for production runs.

+ Oil machinery to maintain specifications.

+ Turn parts for production.

+ Utilize micrometers and calipers for inspections.

+ Work off of blueprints.

+ Lift materials over 25 lbs.

+ Stand on feet for hours at a time.

Essential Skills

+ Manual mill experience.

+ Setup experience.

+ Blueprint experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Proficiency with micrometers and calipers.

+ Familiarity with manual machining processes.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back work environment with a small, dedicated team. The role offers a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday with no weekend work required. Embrace a comfortable dress code in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Work Environment

The work environment is relaxed with three to four workers dedicated to the manual machinery division. Employees report to supervisors in a supportive setting. The dress code is casual, allowing shirts and jeans without graphics, rips, or holes. The work hours are from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with no work on Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.