**Job Title: Manual Machinist** **Job Description** Operate manual lathes, mills, and other machining equipment to fabricate parts according to engineering specifications. Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine the necessary machining processes and tolerances. Utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to ensure accuracy in production. Perform basic maintenance on machines and tools to ensure optimal operation. Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing processes. Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times. Assist in the setup of CNC machines when required, including CAM programming tasks. **Responsibilities** + Operate manual lathes, mills, and other machining equipment to fabricate parts. + Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining processes and tolerances. + Utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers for accuracy. + Perform basic maintenance on machines and tools to ensure optimal operation. + Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing processes. + Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols. + Assist in the setup of CNC machines, including CAM programming tasks. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating Bridgeport, lathe, and surface grinding equipment. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Strong inspection and measuring experience using manual lathes, mills, and measuring tools. + Precision grinding and blueprint reading skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proficiency in SolidWorks for designing and modifying parts. + Strong machining skills with experience in operating various power tools and manual machinery. + Familiarity with electrical discharge machining techniques is a plus. + Basic math skills for calculating dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements. + Experience with plastics injection molding processes is advantageous. + Ability to operate forklifts safely for material handling tasks. + Knowledge of welding techniques may be beneficial. **Why Work Here?** Our company has rapid growth plans for 2025 and offers long-term career opportunities with low turnover. We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and develop their skills. **Work Environment** This is an 8-hour first shift position in a fast-paced environment that requires high attention to detail. You will be working with a small team, ensuring a close-knit and supportive work atmosphere. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $78000.00 Full benefits - dental, health, vision 401k offered for enrollment sick pay based on NJ law PTO and vacation after probationary **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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.