**Job Title: Manual Machinist** **Job Description** + As a Manual Machinist, you will perform a variety of tasks to ensure precision and quality in the fabrication of metal parts. + Your work will involve inspecting parts for defects, operating a range of machine tools, and using computer-controlled equipment to create precision parts. + You will read blueprints and engineering drawings to determine machining requirements and ensure materials conform to specifications. **Responsibilities** + Inspect parts for defects or flaws, such as scratches or dents, and make any necessary repairs. + Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and shapers to fabricate metal parts. + Read blueprints or engineering drawings and make operating notes regarding machining requirements. + Use machine tools to make larger hydraulic cylinder shafts and barrels, glands, and pistons materials to size using saws, files, chisels, and other tools. + Operate computer-controlled equipment to make precision parts for machinery, hydraulic equipment, industrial equipment, aerospace components, electronics, and other applications. + Select the proper cutting tool for each application and set up machinery for optimal performance. + Inspect and measure materials to ensure conformance with specifications. + Read drawings to determine cutting parameters, tool requirements, and machining time estimates. + Operate manual lathes and milling machines to machine parts from raw materials. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 3-5 years of experience in operating CNC machines in a metalworking environment. + Ability to set up and adjust programming for CNC machines. + Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints and DXF files. + Knowledge of the properties of metals and other materials. + Strong mathematical and analytical abilities. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with troubleshooting and programming CNC machines. + Familiarity with various machining tools and techniques. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive team where your skills and expertise are valued. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and excellence. **Work Environment** Work in a well-equipped machine shop with access to advanced machinery and tools. The environment is designed to support precision work and ensure the highest quality of output. **Job Type & Location** This is a direct hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. **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.