Machinist

This role involves hands-on machining, minor edits, and setup of 3, 4, 5 axis mills, lathes, and Swiss machines. You will need to accurately read drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions. A solid working knowledge of various tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, and inserts used on different machines is essential. You should be able to use mathematical skills to calculate material, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra. The ability to set priorities and efficiently advance projects to achieve customer and quality objectives is crucial. You will work independently and follow through with assignments with minimal supervision, adhering to safety and quality standards, and reporting and correcting all issues.

Responsibilities

• Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Consistently maintain clean and orderly equipment, work centers, and overall production floor.
• Take immediate action to solve out-of-tolerance parts, quality issues or other problems by adjusting the machine, asking for assistance, or alerting your lead or manager.
• Meet or exceed productivity and scrap goals while maintaining accurate counts of parts and completing required documentation.
• Suggest and support implementation of ideas to improve safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.
• Adaptability to changing environments and competing demands.
• Critical thinking and advanced decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, blueprints, routers, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to collaborate and assist team members.
• Compliance with 5S and safe work environment practices.
• Effective communication and interaction skills.
• Experience with CNC or applicable machines.

• Experience in an ISO/FDA job shop preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

The company offers a supportive environment where employee suggestions for safety, quality, and efficiency improvements are valued. You will be part of a collaborative team that strives to make the workplace better. Opportunities for overtime are available, allowing you to maximize your earnings. The company maintains a moderate noise level in the manufacturing plant, ensuring a comfortable work setting.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing plant where 100% of the time is spent. Employees will wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection. The facility complies with 5S and safe work environment practices. Shifts include day and night options, with first shift running from 6 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, and second shift from 4:30 PM to 3:20 AM. Weekend shifts are available, both day and night, with compensation for 40 hours of work. Employees will rotate from days to 2nd shift after 2-3 months, with a shift differential for working the 2nd shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $42.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.