Manual Lathe Machinist @ Aerotek

Location: Schiller Park, IL (On-site)Pay Rate: $30.00 $40.00 per hour (Based on experience)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentShift Hours: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM | Monday Friday (Enjoy your evenings and weekends free)Work Environment: Well-lit, family-oriented job shop (Under 50 employees)Why Join Our Team?

• Highly Competitive Pay: Top-tier hourly rates from $30.00 to $40.00/hr with stable first-shift hours.
• Great Workspace & Culture: Work in a smaller, close-knit company where the atmosphere feels collaborative and supportive.
• Strong Financial Security: Enjoy good benefits, including a solid 401(k) matching program.
• Project Variety: A dynamic job shop environment means you will handle a diverse range of unique parts and projects, keeping your skills sharp.

Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Manual Lathe Machinist / Manual Machinist to perform precision turning operations in our Schiller Park, IL facility. In this role, you will set up, operate, and adjust manual engine lathes to machine carbon steels, alloy steels, tool steels, and hardened steels. This position requires strong manual machining skills, careful attention to detail, and comfort handling a high-mix workload of parts varying from 1 lb to 200 lbs.Key Responsibilities

• Precision Turning Operations: Set up and operate manual engine lathes, selecting appropriate speeds and feeds for various grades of steel.
• Complex Machine Setups: Change chucks from 3-jaw universal to manual 4-jaw; accurately indicate and true workpieces.
• Advanced Manual Techniques: Set up and change gears for precision threading operations; utilize steady rests for long shafts to maintain structural stability.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Work directly from technical drawings and blueprints to machine parts within precise tolerances.
• Quality Inspections: Verify all final dimensions against job documentation using precision tools like calipers and micrometers.
• Material Handling & Safety: Safely manage parts weighing up to 200 lbs utilizing overhead crane systems when necessary; adhere to mechanical best practices.
• Documentation & Support: Complete cycle time sheets, track part counts, and assist with miscellaneous shop tasks as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven history of hands-on manual machining and engine lathe operation within a job shop environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of proper speeds, feeds, and mechanical principles for cutting hard tool steels and alloys.
• Setup Capabilities: Confident ability to change gears for threading, dial in 4-jaw chucks, and apply steady rests.
• Precision Measurement: High proficiency reading blueprints and using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers).
• Physical Demands: Comfort working with a range of part sizes, including larger components requiring lifting equipment.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

• Technical experience operating various manual machines beyond engine lathes.
• Prior exposure to mechanical or transmission-related industrial components.
• Basic familiarity with CNC control systems like Fanuc (an asset, though this is primarily a manual role).

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schiller Park, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Schiller Park,IL.

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.