Job Title: Machinist
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to operate and set up various machines including mills, lathes, and other specialized equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints, using measuring instruments, and performing machine setups. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a stable and safety-conscious organization.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, read blueprints, and use measuring instruments.
• Set up machines as required, including loading programs and ensuring machines are dialed in and dimensionally correct.
• Run production parts, perform inspections, and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality.
• Keep track of production counts, scrap, and tool breaks, and report any issues to team leads.
• Meet performance metrics and work towards standard run times with support and training.
• Communicate effectively with team leads and other team members.
• Check for tool wear, replace tools as needed, and maintain machine accuracy.
• Work with G&M code, Fanuc controls, and mostly 3-4 axis mills and lathes.
• Hold tolerances between +/- .2 and +/- .0005 while working mostly with steel and aluminum.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of CNC experience and machine setup.
• Ability to understand programs, perform changeovers, and touch off tools.
• Proficiency with standard measuring tools such as micrometers, drop gauges, and indicators.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CMM experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a good attitude.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Why Work Here?

This is a safety-conscious organization in a steady and growing industry. We offer opportunities for career growth across multiple sites, as well as continued education and training. Employees receive yearly reviews and may be eligible for merit increases and promotions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k match, and more. Our management team is dedicated to empowering employees and fostering a positive work environment. We also organize events for holidays and seasons, including activities for families.

Work Environment

The shop floor is clean and organized, with a total of 160 employees on the shop floor and 200 in the facility. The standard schedule is 1st shift from 7:00am-3:30pm, with all training conducted on the 1st shift. There may be some flexibility in shifts depending on need.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hartford, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 New Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.