Job Title: Inside Machinist

Job Description

As a Conventional Machinist, you will perform moderately complex assignments in support of our repair and maintenance of OEM equipment. You will be required to perform a variety of related tasks including layout, setup, operating, and making tool adjustments for various types of manual machine shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work required as an Inside Machinist with limited supervision.

• Manufacture complex components from stock or modify parts in accordance with all drawing requirements.

• Set up and operate all types of machines (lathes, mills, grinders, saws, etc.) and hand tools used in the trade.

• Use all precision measuring instruments such as outside diameter and inside diameter micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, verniers, and layout tools.

• Accurately record readings and measurements.

• Read complex blueprints, drawings, manuals, and technical work documents with advanced proficiency.

• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material.

• Select proper tooling, attachments, and accessories as well as manufacture fixtures to hold workpieces and assemblies.

• Understand all feed/speed rates and machining characteristics of various materials.

• Machine complex parts to close tolerances ensuring that finish requirements of drawing specifications are achieved with first-time quality.

• Confers with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

• Work includes small and large assembly, and machining of heavy steel.

• Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and machine shop procedures.

• Perform machine maintenance and keep the work area clean.

• Report safety issues to the Supervisor immediately.

• Work independently to complete responsibilities.

• NDT experience is a plus.

Essential Skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

• 5 years of machine shop experience and/or completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a General Machinist.

• Ability to machine as per drawing tolerance of .0005" where required.

• General Machinist skills in lathe, milling, drilling, machine shop power and pneumatic tools.

• Design and manufacture fixtures and templates.

• Make own layouts as per drawing.

• Understand GD&T tolerances.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, plate clamps, and slings is a plus.

• Expected to have or purchase basic hand tools.

• Ability to work overtime when necessary and travel up to 25%.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clear driving record.

Why Work Here?

We take care of our people by offering paid time off, a 401K with employer match and profit sharing, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, a referral program, competitive pay, recognition, an employee stock purchase plan, and an inclusive and supportive culture.

Work Environment

Shop setting that is not climate controlled.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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.