Job Title: Lathe Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lathe Machinist, and an Entry Level Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of machinery, recommending improvements, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, and completing necessary documentation. We are open to hiring Entry Level Machinist out of Trades School or AJAC background, as well as experienced Lathe Machinist (pay will be compensated accordingly, pay range is $22 – $40).

Responsibilities

• Notify supervisor of abnormal situations for corrective action.
• Make recommendations for improvements in methods of performance of work.
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions and enforce safety practices.
• Complete and maintain any required documentation.

Essential Skills

• Strong Geometric Dimensional & Tolerances and math skills.
• Ability to read machining CNC programs and have a basic understanding of common ‘G’ and ‘M’ codes.
• experience with Siemens controls for lathe machine tools.
• Understanding of basic tabletop gauges – Micrometers, Calipers, plug gauges, and bore micrometers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably someone with a trade school or AJAC background.
• Manual machining and manual mill/lathe experience.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Problem solving and analysis capabilities.

Why Work Here?

Our company encourages growth and promotes from within, offering excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We value our employees and provide opportunities for career advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in an aerospace machine workshop with shifts available on weekdays and weekends. Weekend days run from Friday to Sunday, 5am to 5:30pm, and weekday nights from Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 5:30am. There are also Level 3/journeyman machinist positions available on the 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 3:30pm to midnight.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tukwila,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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.

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