Cnc Lathe Machinist

Job Title: Lathe Machinist Job Description

Join our team as a Lathe Machinist where you will play a crucial role in our aerospace machine workshop. Your expertise will help ensure smooth operations and high-quality output, while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the work environment.

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 gages – micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore micrometers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Capacity to run multiple machines at once is a must.

• Prefer a few years of on-the-job training or machine shop experience.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Organization and time management skills.

• Problem-solving and analysis skills.

Why Work Here?

We offer excellent growth opportunities by promoting from within. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Be part of a team that values quality experience and supports your professional development.

Work Environment

Our aerospace machine workshop operates during weekdays and weekend nights. Machines you will be working with include Okumas (Captain L370W, Impact LU15, LB3000), Multi Spindles (MS52), and manual machines (Bridgeport, Protrak RLX, Track DPM) with standard controls. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tukwila,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 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.