Machinist

Job Title: Machinist III - $26-$35/hr

Job Description- 1st Shift

As a Machinist III, you will operate manual machinery to support production and repair of various compressor and engine parts. You will maintain safe work practices while assisting the Service Shop team. You will also be responsible for the safety of operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting the wastewater system daily. This role involves performing all aspects of sampling, testing, and monitoring wastewater to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing the wastewater treatment process.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to specifications using tools such as manual lathes and milling machines.
• Understand and operate the wastewater recycle treatment system according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform and document various tests required to complete the wastewater treatment process daily.
• Ensure the work area is clean and free of safety hazards in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Monitor meters and gauges daily, record findings on daily worksheets, and accurately complete any required paperwork.
• Perform dimensional layout on all machined parts to confirm conformity to prints and other routing instructions.
• Load and touch off tooling applicable to the program.
• Identify multiple surface finishes and deburr and stamp parts to specifications.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, jaw attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process and ensure the machine operates properly.
• Maintain a clean work area, including emptying waste containers, sweeping chips, and replacing broken pallets.
• Read job cards and determine products to be produced, instructions, specifications, actual machining time, and quantities.
• Adjust machine offsets as necessary.
• Observe all PPE and safety rules, including machining guards and proper lifting techniques.
• Operate all manual machine tools as required.
• Use advanced trade mathematics, complicated drawings, and precision measuring instruments.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school or institution.
• 0-2 years of experience in manual machining, lathe, and mill experience in oil & gas, power, or heavy equipment.
• Hands-on experience with wastewater treatment.
• Completion of RCRA and HAZWOPER training.
• Understanding of wastewater regulation and environmental impact in oil and gas.
• Advanced knowledge of precision measuring tools such as dial, ID mics, depth mics, and ball mics.
• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform labor-intensive tasks.
• Ability to adapt to evolving work requirements in a team environment.
• Certification to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and crane.
• Vo Tech Certificate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of oilfield assemblies and parts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, quality control, and safety.
• Familiarity with various types of manual metal cutting machinery.
• Ability to read, evaluate, and respond to product specifications and drawings.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a workplace with low turnover and long employee tenure. The small work environment fosters close-knit teamwork and collaboration, ensuring a supportive and engaging workplace.

Work Environment

The job is located in a manufacturing, production, and refurbishing facility with a focus on overhauls and troubleshooting. The facility has 20 employees, with 12 based in the McPherson, KS location. The role involves working in a hands-on, physical environment, requiring adherence to safety standards and proper use of PPE.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of McPherson, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $72800.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McPherson,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

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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