About this role
🔧 Now Hiring: Manual Machinists (2 Openings) 🔧 📍 Covington, TN | ⏳ 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | Immediate Openings Aerotek is actively seeking two experienced Manual Machinists to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Covington, TN!If you're a skilled machinist who enjoys working with manual lathes, mills, and precision equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a company that values craftsmanship, quality, and work-life balance. What You'll Do As a Manual Machinist, you'll play a critical role in producing high-quality, tight-tolerance components for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities:
• Perform machine setups and changeovers on manual machining equipment. • Operate lathes, mills, drill presses, and other manual machine tools. • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions. • Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and materials for production runs. • Program and adjust machining parameters to meet production requirements. • Inspect finished components using calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring tools. • Make machine adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and quality standards. • Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime. • Complete production documentation and quality records accurately. • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of manual machining experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience operating manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and related equipment. • Ability to perform machine setups, changeovers, and machining adjustments independently. • Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills. • Experience machining close-tolerance components. • Knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, materials, and machining best practices. • Experience using precision measuring tools and quality inspection equipment. • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic. Preferred:
• Vocational training, machining certification, or apprenticeship experience. • Experience working within quality management systems. • Manufacturing experience in a precision machining environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, TN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Covington,TN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
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.