Job Description

Job Title: Lathe Machinist

Job Description

Operate a Horizontal CNC Mill to machine large engines, compressor components, and heavy industrial parts. This role requires precision and attention to detail, ensuring that all specifications and tolerances are met in the machining process.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work.
• Perform dimensional layout and in-process inspections to confirm conformance to prints and routing instructions; complete required documentation.
• Align and secure large castings or forgings using CNC Mill operations.
• Monitor feed and speed of machines during the machining process and adjust offsets as necessary.
• Identify surface finishes and ensure required tolerances are achieved on large diameter parts.
• Deburr and stamp parts to specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices safely to move heavy materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including chip removal and housekeeping.
• Operate equipment independently with little to no guidance, including setup.
• Use advanced trade mathematics, complicated drawings, specifications, and precision measuring instruments.
• Observe all PPE requirements and safety rules, including machining guards and safe lifting techniques.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years' experience with Horizontal CNC Mill.
• 5+ years' experience in machining large parts.
• Ability to maintain tolerances of +/- .0005.
• Proficient in using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and depth measuring equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with horizontal lathe, blueprint, G code, M code, and Fanuc controls.
• Experience in machine setup and editing programs.
• Familiarity with tight tolerances and use of precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
• Experience using overhead cranes for heavy material handling.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where precision and craftsmanship are valued. Enjoy working in a climate-controlled environment with opportunities for overtime, contributing to projects that have a significant impact. Be part of a culture that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, working the 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM/1:30 AM. Overtime and weekend work may be required, averaging 45-55 hours per week.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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.

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