**Job Title: Machinist Assistant** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Machinist Assistant to perform secondary machining operations, monitor and run CNC screw machines, and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of these machines. The role includes performing initial parts inspection, grinding basic turn tools, and ensuring logs are kept current. The ideal candidate will keep the work area clean and safe according to 5S standards. **Responsibilities** + Perform secondary machining operations + Monitor and run CNC screw machines + Perform initial parts inspection + Grind basic turn tools for production tooling + Clean and maintain CNC machines + Ensure the work area is kept clean and safe to 5S standards + Keep logs current and accurate + Assist Machinists in day-to-day production and manufacturing functions + Perform additional duties as directed by the Manager **Essential Skills** + Experience with microscopes, inspection, and machining + Ability to work with small parts and perform repetitive tasks + Good organizational skills and attention to detail + High School diploma or equivalent + Previous cGMP and/or ISO experience preferred + 1-year machine tool experience/general machining ability (measuring devices/blueprints) preferred **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually + Ability to stand, walk, and reach frequently + Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally + Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 25 lbs. + Close vision required to use microscope, read documents, and operate copy machine + Distance vision required to drive an automobile, if applicable **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive career path in our Machine Shop, where you will be fully trained to become a full operator or setup machinist. This position provides a long-term career opportunity for those who perform well. **Work Environment** The work environment is an indoor machine shop with a tight and family-oriented culture. The facility is climate-controlled, with moderate noise levels typical of a light industrial environment. Occasionally, you may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Escondido, California. **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.