• Manual Machinist

    Aerotek (Birmingham, AL)


    Job Title: Manual Machinist** **Job Description

     

    Join a dynamic team in a coil and rotor manufacturing and repair shop. Utilize your skills in machining gears, shafts, and bearings to contribute to the production and maintenance of electrical motors.

    Responsibilities

    + Machine gears, shafts, and bearings for electrical motors.

    + Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drills, and grinders.

    + Interpret complex engineering drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure parts meet specifications.

    + Run and set up manual lathes and mills efficiently.

    + Select and set up fixtures, vises, and clamps to secure workpieces without introducing distortion.

    + Maintain tolerances as tight as thousandths of an inch using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in manual machining, including lathe and mill operations.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

    + Mastery of measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

    + Experience with manual lathes and mills setup and operation.

    + Troubleshooting skills in machining processes.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Proficiency in G-code and M-code for writing, editing, and troubleshooting machine instructions.

    + Expertise in setting up complex multi-axis machines (3, 4, and 5-axis).

    + Skill in using Haas, Fanuc, Bridgeport, and Mazak equipment.

    + Strong understanding of tooling and fixture selection.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a growing shop that offers a tight-knit team environment where you can learn and grow. Enjoy the opportunity to work closely with a small team, fostering collaboration and skill development.

    Work Environment

    Work in a machine shop setting with access to state-of-the-art equipment such as manual lathes and mills. The environment supports continuous learning and professional development, with a focus on precision engineering and quality craftsmanship.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

    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.