Job Title: Lathe Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lathe Machinist for both 1st and 2nd shifts. You will machine details from plate or flat stock according to blueprints to exact dimensions and work with various shapes and materials. Our production focuses on hot runners for the plastic injection industry, using materials such as steel, copper, and nickel.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints

• Utilize measuring tools effectively

• Sharpen cutting tools

• Perform own set-ups

• Download and alter programs as necessary

• Machine materials to print specifications

• Operate overhead crane

Essential Skills

• 3 years of experience with 3 axis lathe

• Ability to read blueprints

• Proficiency in using digital micrometers and calipers

• Experience with editing Haas/Fanuc controls for programming

• Familiarity with G&M code editing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Programming experience

Why Work Here?

Our facility offers a clean and new shop environment with state-of-the-art equipment. We provide great benefits and insurance once hired. With a diverse business portfolio, including automotive, medical, defense, and consumer products, we offer job security and a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

Our shop, built in 2019, is clean and well-maintained. The facility includes multiple cafes and a workout room for employees. We operate on a 56-hour work week with 1st shift from 7am to 3:30pm (extending to 5:30pm when busy) and 2nd shift from 7pm to 3:30am (extending to 5:30am when busy). Additionally, we work 6 hours on Saturdays, from 7am to 1pm for the 1st shift and 2pm to 8pm for the 2nd shift. Employees on the 2nd shift receive a 10% shift premium.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Park

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Oak Park,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.