Manual Lathe Operator @ Aerotek

🔩 Manual Lathe Machinist | Large-Part Machining

Know your way around a lathe? Want to take your machining skills to the next level? We're looking for a Manual Lathe Machinist / Manual Lathe Operator to join a busy machine shop machining large graphite electrodes and other precision components. Whether you're an experienced machinist who can handle setups independently or an up-and-coming operator with some manual lathe experience who's ready to learn, we want to talk to you.This is a true hands-on machining position where you'll set up equipment, select tooling, make adjustments, measure your work, troubleshoot issues, and watch a raw workpiece turn into a finished precision part.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up and operate manual lathes
• Machine large graphite electrodes and other components to precise dimensions
• Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, and threading
• Select proper tooling, spindle speeds, feed rates, and depths of cut
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches
• Use micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to verify dimensions
• Measure parts to 0.001" graduations
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Make machine and tooling adjustments to maintain size, finish, and geometry
• Troubleshoot tooling, setup, speed, feed, and machining issues
• Use overhead cranes, hoists, straps, and lifting equipment to position large workpieces
• Perform daily machine startup and routine maintenance
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation

🎯 Who We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates with experience as a:

• Manual Machinist
• Manual Lathe Operator
• Engine Lathe Machinist
• Machine Operator
• CNC Machinist with manual machining experience
• Tool & Die or machine shop technician
• Machining or Machine Tool Technology graduate

You should be comfortable with machine tools, mechanical measurements, shop math, and working safely around industrial equipment.

Experienced Machinists

If you have approximately 3+ years of machine-tool experience, we're especially interested in experience involving:

• Independent manual lathe setups
• Close-tolerance machining
• Turning, boring, facing, drilling, and threading
• Blueprint reading
• Precision measuring equipment
• Cutting-tool selection
• Speeds and feeds
• GD&T
• Troubleshooting machining issues

Experience machining graphite is a plus, but not required based on the provided qualifications.

📚 Still Developing Your Machining Career?

Don't have years of experience yet? Don't count yourself out.Candidates with some exposure to manual lathes and machine operation who have the mechanical aptitude and desire to learn are encouraged to apply. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills progressively, taking on more advanced setups and machining operations as your ability develops.

🧰 Bonus Skills

Additional experience with any of the following can make you an even stronger candidate:

• CNC lathes
• CNC mills
• Conversational programming
• DNC systems
• GD&T
• Graphite machining
• First-piece inspection
• Machine maintenance
• Advanced blueprint reading

An Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent education is preferred for advanced-level machinists, but hands-on experience is highly valuable.

🥽 Shop Environment

This is a hands-on industrial machining environment primarily working with graphite components. Candidates must be comfortable:

• Standing for extended periods
• Working around industrial machining equipment
• Moving larger workpieces with cranes and hoists
• Wearing required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection
• Working different shifts when required, including potential 2nd-shift schedules

🔥 Ready to Put Your Machining Skills to Work?

If you're the kind of person who enjoys setting up a machine, dialing in a part, hitting your dimensions, and solving problems with your hands, this could be an excellent next step. Apply today for the Manual Lathe Machinist opportunity.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Denver,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.