Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist Pay Rate - $30/hr.+ Job Description As a Manual Machinist, you will perform precision machining operations using a variety of manual machine tools and equipment. You will work with engine lathes and manual mills to produce, repair, and enhance mechanical components, ensuring accuracy, safety, and high-quality workmanship. This role involves close collaboration with other departments and hands-on work in a busy machine shop environment.

Responsibilities Perform precision milling operations, including drilling, tapping, and boring, using engine lathes and manual mills. Set up and operate manual lathes and manual mills to machine parts to exact specifications. Utilize dynamic balancing equipment to fine-tune and balance mechanical assemblies. Carry out metalizing (metal spraying) processes to repair and enhance components. Use advanced measuring tools to verify dimensions and ensure accurate sizing of machined parts.

Safely operate a variety of shop tools, including band saws, grinders, belt sanders, and related equipment. Handle heavy equipment and materials carefully while following established safety protocols. Collaborate with other departments to support both skilled machining tasks and general shop duties. Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety guidelines in the machine shop. Essential Skills At least 2 years of experience in manual machining.

Proficiency in operating manual lathes. Proficiency in operating manual mills. Hands-on experience with manual machining processes such as drilling, tapping, boring, and turning. Ability to read and interpret blueprints to produce parts to specification. Skill in using measuring tools to ensure precise and accurate part dimensions. Ability to safely operate band saws, grinders, belt sanders, and similar shop equipment.

Understanding of and adherence to safety protocols when handling heavy equipment and machinery. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with dynamic balancing equipment for mechanical assemblies. Experience with metalizing (metal spraying) techniques for component repair and enhancement. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments in a shop environment.

Willingness to perform both skilled machining work and general shop support tasks. Why Work Here? This is a union role that offers a highly supportive benefits structure, including full health coverage for employees and their families, significantly enhancing overall compensation. You join a team-oriented environment where your skills are valued, your well-being is prioritized, and you can build long-term stability with strong benefits and collective support.

Work Environment You will work in a non-climate-controlled machine shop equipped with overhead cranes and a variety of manual machining equipment. The environment is hands-on, industrial, and active, with regular use of tools such as engine lathes, manual mills, band saws, grinders, and belt sanders. Safety protocols are emphasized, especially when handling heavy equipment and materials, and you will be expected to follow shop guidelines and practices appropriate for a busy production setting.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

they offer health, vision and dental benefits Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.