Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Machinist who is proficient in performing shop math, including geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric calculations. The ideal candidate must be able to perform metric conversions, read and understand blueprints, specifications, and have experience with g-code. Experience with conversational controls is a plus. The candidate should be able to calculate feeds and speeds and have a strong understanding of geometric tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric calculations.

• Perform metric conversions accurately.

• Read and understand blueprints, specifications, and g-code.

• Calculate feeds and speeds for machining operations.

• Apply a strong understanding of geometric tolerancing.

• Operate and set up various machinery including vertical lathe, horizontal lathe, boring bar, vertical mill, and horizontal mill.

• Edit g-code at the machine, acting as your own process engineer/programmer.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in shop math (geometric, algebraic, trigonometric calculations).

• Ability to perform metric conversions.

• Experience reading and understanding blueprints and specifications.

• Knowledge of g-code and geometric tolerancing (GD&T).

• 3+ years of experience with blueprints and understanding GD&T.

• 5+ years of setup machining experience.

• Experience with vertical lathe and horizontal lathes.

• Experience with machining and calipers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conversational controls is a plus.

• Rigging with overhead crane experience is a plus.

• Experience with VTL (Vertical Turret Lathe) is preferred.

• Willingness to learn and a good attitude are highly valued.

Why Work Here?

We offer flexible start times for 1st and 2nd shifts and can accommodate 4-day 10-hour shifts on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Our benefits package includes 73% of United Healthcare premium paid for by the employer, 100% dental coverage, a 50% match up to 6% on 401(k), and 2 weeks of paid vacation in the first year. We also provide holiday pay after 30 days, 100% paid life insurance policy worth $50,000, voluntary life insurance up to 5x employee salary value, tuition reimbursement, monthly luncheons, and reimbursements for boots and prescription glasses.

Work Environment

Our facility features an open, well-lit floor in Bay 1 (large contract machining) and Bay 2 (precision machining side, Haas cells consisting of vertical mill and horizontal lathe). The 3rd shift hours are 10:30pm-6:30am with flexibility to work additional hours before or after the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $75000.00

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.