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Job Title: MachinistJob DescriptionThe role of Machinist involves setting up, operating, and changing over Bridgeport style mills, lathes, grinders, and more with minimal supervision. The shop is equipped with Mazaks, Ocuma, and Fanuc machines, primarily featuring 5-axis technology. You will study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Responsibilities
- Utilize detailed set-up sheets for the entire machining process.
- Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
- Enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Select, align, and secure work-holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines to manufacture parts as drawing-specified.
- Observe machine operation during set-up to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as needed.
- Perform part inspections by verifying conformance of finished products to specifications using measuring and inspection tools.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as per protocol.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years' experience setting up and operating manual and CNC machines.
- Experience performing full process machining.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Ability to utilize math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Cartesian coordinate system, and geometry.
- Ability to effectively utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gage, comparator, and dial indicator.
- Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as work orders, drawings, manuals, set-up instructions, and safety regulations.
- Strong ability to work in a team-focused environment.
- Must be able to train on days for a few weeks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Fanuc controls preferred.
- Good oral communication skills.
Why Work Here?The position offers a transition into a union with benefits such as paid holidays and vacation days, starting from 10 days after 1 year of service, increasing with tenure. The company provides comprehensive health benefits including employer contributions to HSA accounts, and offers dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Employees enjoy employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, along with contributions to 401K after 90 days of service. Work EnvironmentThe machining facility houses approximately 68-69 employees in a climate-controlled environment. The work schedule includes 1st shift (M-F 6a-2:30p), 2nd shift with a 10% premium (2p-10:30p), 3rd shift with a 15% premium (M-Th 10p-8:30a), and a weekend crew with a 25% premium (Fri-Sun 6a-6:30p). Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $37.00/hr. 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.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
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.