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🔧 Machine Operator (Manual Lathe) – Manufacturing | 1st Shift

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🚀 Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

Join a stable, family-owned manufacturing company where your skills are valued and your work matters. As a Machine Operator (Manual Lathe), you’ll produce precision metal components in a clean, well-organized shop while enjoying long-term job stability, bonuses, and a supportive team culture.

If you take pride in hands-on work, precision machining, and want a company where people stay for the long haul—this is the role for you.

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🧑‍🏭 What You’ll Do

As a key part of our production team, you will:

• Set up and operate manual lathes to machine metal parts to precise specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring tools
• Ensure accuracy by working within tight tolerances
• Safely use hoists and cranes to move materials and finished products
• Perform basic math calculations for measurements and tolerances
• Use hand tools to support machining and assembly tasks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop environment
• Collaborate with team members to keep production running smoothly and efficiently

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🎯 What Success Looks Like

• High-quality parts produced consistently and efficiently
• Minimal errors through attention to detail and accurate measurement
• Strong communication and teamwork on the shop floor
• Safe operation of all equipment and adherence to procedures

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✅ Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a:
  • Machine Operator
  • Manual Lathe Operator
  • Machinist in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with manual machining and metalworking
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Basic math skills (measurements, conversions, tolerances)
• Commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
• Ability to:
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Lift up to 40 lbs

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➕ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a machine shop or metal fabrication environment
• Familiarity with CNC machines (Haas or similar)
• Background in production, assembly, or general labor
• Experience using hand tools and shop equipment
• Interest in continuous improvement and process optimization

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🎁 What You’ll Get

• Quarterly and annual performance bonuses
• Additional discretionary bonuses for strong performance or ideas
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual boot reimbursement + safety glasses benefit
• Paid lunches
• All tools provided (or bring your own)
• Personalized workspace you can make your own
• A company with 15+ year average tenure—real job stability and growth

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🏭 Work Environment

• Shift: 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Clean, organized traditional machine shop
• Work with:
  • Manual lathes
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Hoists and cranes
• Independent workspace with a strong sense of ownership
• Team-focused, safety-driven, and supportive culture

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🌟 About the Company

We are a family-owned manufacturing company known for stability, employee longevity, and a hands-on, respectful culture. Many of our team members have been here for over 15 years because we invest in our people, reward performance, and create an environment where you can build a career—not just hold a job.

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📩 Apply Today

Ready to grow your career as a Machine Operator or Machinist?

Apply now and join a team where your skills, reliability, and craftsmanship are truly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Itasca, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Itasca,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.

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.

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.