Production Assembler
- Willow Grove, PA, United States
$18 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $18 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: CNC / Manual Lathe Machinist Day ShiftJob DescriptionThis role focuses on setting up and operating horizontal lathesmanual and CNCin a clean, temperature-controlled job shop environment. You will handle highmix, lowvolume machining, performing complete setups from print, working with tight tolerances, and collaborating closely with programmers and engineers to produce precision components for industrial applications.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate horizontal lathes (manual and/or CNC) for oneoff and smallbatch jobs in a jobshop environment
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and job travelers to plan and execute machining operations
- Perform complete machine setups including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and workholding, independently from print
- Machine a variety of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, alloys, and specialty materials
- Adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling to achieve required tolerances, surface finishes, and dimensional accuracy
- Conduct inprocess inspection using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring tools
- Troubleshoot machining issues and make realtime adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
- Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and shop leadership to improve part quality, process reliability, and throughput
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the job shop
- Perform general shipping and receiving tasks for inbound and outbound materials as needed
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Operate related equipment such as drill presses and other machine tools as required
Essential Skills
- Previous experience machining on horizontal lathes in a jobshop or custom manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with CNC lathes (e.g., Haas Automation, DMG Mori, and similar platforms)
- Strong background in highmix, lowvolume machining rather than long production runs
- Ability to independently perform full setups from print, including tooling and workholding
- Strong blueprint reading skills and solid GD&T comprehension
- Comfort working with tight tolerances and complex part geometries
- Solid understanding of tooling, inserts, and cutting strategies for various materials
- Skilled in operating lathes, drill presses, and general machine operating within manufacturing operations
- Ability to perform accurate inprocess inspections using precision measuring instruments
- Selfmotivation with strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a precision manufacturing environment, particularly with industrial components
- background in continuous improvement within a machine shop setting
- Comfort collaborating with programmers, engineers, and shop leadership on process optimization
- Strong organizational skills to maintain an orderly work area and manage multiple jobs in a highmix environment
Why Work Here?You will join a stable, familyowned U.S. manufacturer that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and longterm relationships. The facility offers a friendly, family atmosphere where owners are engaged and know employees by name. You will work in a modern, clean, temperaturecontrolled machine shop that is actively investing in brandnew CNC equipment, providing opportunities to work with updated technology and grow your skills. With a closeknit team of approximately 50 people, you can expect a supportive environment, strong pride in product quality, and room to contribute meaningfully to the companys ongoing growth. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a clean, temperaturecontrolled machine shop with a friendly, family atmosphere where leadership is accessible and engaged. The team operates in a highmix, lowvolume jobshop environment using manual and CNC horizontal lathes, including platforms such as Haas Automation and DMG Mori, along with drill presses and precision measuring tools. The role follows a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some flexibility Monday through Thursday as noted. The facility emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, and is currently upgrading with brandnew CNC machines to support growing production needs. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willow Grove, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Willow Grove, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Willow Grove,PA.
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.
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Skills
- CNC
- Machining
- Read engineering drawings
- Inspection
- Troubleshoot
- Leadership
- Process improvement
- Shipping and receiving
- Cleaning
- Machine tools
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring instruments
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork