**Tool and Die Machinist. This is a 1st shift position.** As a Manual Machinist, you will operate and maintain manual tooling machines including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses. You will read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to ensure accurate dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces. Additionally, you will use precision measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify that parts meet exact specifications. Your role may involve writing and editing CNC programs to optimize machining processes, selecting appropriate cutting tools and materials, and performing routine maintenance on machines. You will also conduct inspections of machined tooling and molds, make necessary adjustments, and adhere to all safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment. **Hard Skills** + Operate Bridgeport, lathe, and grinder + Blueprint interpretation + Precision measurement tools usage + Machine and tool maintenance **Soft Skills** + Attention to detail + Adaptability + Problem-solving + Communication **Work Environment** You will be part of a smaller, laid-back team of about 30 members, focusing on learning and mastering various machining skills. The dress code requires safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and long pants. Our standard work hours are from 6 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday, with flexible Saturdays and an expectation of 45-55 hours per week. Training is hands-on, typically one-on-one, ensuring you are well-prepared. Flexibility in start and end times is available, provided it's communicated in advance. **Qualified or interested candidates may apply to this posting for contact Jon Jensen at (815-394-5523)- /** **-jjensen@aerotek.com-** **for additional information on this position and/or other openings.ma** **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.