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Aerotek Manual Machinist in Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist who is mechanically inclined and experienced with setting up and operating manual mills and lathes. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude in working with industrial equipment and machinery and be familiar with using calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate manual mills and lathes.

  • Perform tool changes and die cleaning as needed.

  • Grade own rejects and stack profiles on carts or bundle in boxes.

  • Verify piece counts for carts and boxes.

  • Monitor extrusion rate and profile configuration.

  • Maintain supply of compound staged at the machine.

  • Assist in moving carts when necessary.

  • Clean profiles as needed.

  • Work in the tool honing department, cleaning and refinishing used tooling for reuse or repair.

  • Run up to 3 extrusion lines at a time, change tooling, complete paperwork, add shipping labels, and operate a forklift.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in machine operation, including manual machinery, lathes, and mills.

  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for effective communication.

  • Proficiency in performing basic math functions.

  • Experience in blueprint reading, assembly, inspection, and construction.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in labor-intensive roles such as laborer or machine operating.

  • Knowledge of CNC machine operation is a plus.

Why Work Here?

This is a 3-month contract-to-hire opportunity that offers a stable and safe work environment. We prioritize safety and value our employees. Join a team where your skills will be appreciated and your contributions recognized.

Work Environment

You will be working in an enclosed manufacturing facility that can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The facility is equipped with heaters during the winter months but is not climate controlled. The building is fairly clean and typical for a manufacturing environment. The facility operates 7 days a week, and you will work a shift of 5 days on and 2 days off, with days off typically not falling on the weekend. There are no official breaks during the shift; however, you can inform your supervisor when you need a break so they can watch your lines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Jeannette,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

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