Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

As a Machinist, you will utilize precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathes, manual milling machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and various cutting tools to fabricate and shape parts from metal. You will be responsible for selecting, aligning, securing, and removing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines safely. You will also read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to perform tasks accurately.

Responsibilities :

• Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal.
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints of work to be performed and follow instructions.
• Determine the proper tools required to perform given tasks.
• Operate and utilize lifting aids as necessary to perform work.
• Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Track parts and jobs in Travelers.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and rules.
• Utilize heavy industrial lathes, grinders, boring mills, planers, and portable tools.
• Engage in processes such as turning, drilling, tapping, boring, polishing, and threading.
• Large part machining experience is preferred, including ship propeller shafting and ship steering gear.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.