Manual Machinist

**Job Title: Manual Machinist** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist who is proficient in operating manual machines to machine foundry-related tooling and components from provided drawings. The ideal candidate will be responsible for polishing machined tooling to specified requirements, assembling machine components, and maintaining a clean workspace. **Responsibilities** + Operate manual machines to machine plates including aluminum, iron, and steel. + Machine pins to close tolerance. + Drill, tap, and mill tooling as required. + Receive machined tooling and polish to required specifications. + Assemble machine components per provided drawings. + Maintain a clean and organized work environment. **Essential Skills** + Ability to operate air-powered tools such as die grinders and sanders. + Experience working from basic drawings and sketches. + Basic knowledge and use of manual machine shop equipment and machining tools like micrometers and calipers. + Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with blueprint reading. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Flexibility to stand for approximately 70% of an 8-hour shift. + Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift parts as needed. + Possession of basic personal tools; advanced tools will be provided as necessary. **Why Work Here?** Join a team with low turnover and a long-standing workforce in a clean, climate-controlled machine shop. Benefit from growth opportunities with potential for pay increases based on evaluations. **Work Environment** Work in a relatively clean, climate-controlled machine shop with a team of 11 experienced machinists and operators. Enjoy a collaborative yet independent work setting. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of TRUSSVILLE, AL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 TRUSSVILLE,AL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.