Manual Machinist

Job Title: Manual Machinist in Uxbridge, MA paying $25 to $35 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual lathes and machines such as Bridgeport's, Hurco, and Okuma. The role involves machining surfaces of precision sheet metal aircraft engine components and parts, making it ideal for individuals with tool-making experience.

Responsibilities

• Restore components by operating manual lathes, Bridgeport's, Hurco, and Okuma.
• Measure and examine completed parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Use OEM prints and design sketches to ensure proper outcomes of repairs.
• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Fabricate or modify fixtures and maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metalworking, layout, lapping, and cleaning procedures.
• Become fully trained and fluent on all parts with all machines.
• Follow AWT’s FAA Quality System.
• Repair customer parts with care, craftsmanship, and quality in a timely manner to meet the production schedule.
• Machine parts using required fixtures in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical data and company procedures.
• Work in other areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with all preventative maintenance schedules.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient with all measuring devices.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Successful track record of achieving operational goals in a highly competitive, fast-paced, and unpredictable production environment.
• Ability to pass FAA/DOT initial and random drug and alcohol tests along with full background screening.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Data entry skills and computer literacy.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, with hours ranging from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Why Work Here?

Join a dedicated team where craftsmanship and quality are paramount. Enjoy the opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a supportive environment that values safety and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time, frequent walking, bending, reaching to shoulder level, and occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 50 pounds. It also involves repetitive hand movement, eye-hand coordination, and manual dexterity. The work schedule is full-time from Monday to Friday, with hours ranging from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Uxbridge, MA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Uxbridge,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.