Lathe Machinist

Job Title: Lathe Machinist Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lathe Manual Machinist to join our team on the 2nd shift. This role involves working from 4pm to 4am, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including reading blueprints and cutting threads, particularly focusing on ball screw work. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using micrometers and precision measuring instruments, operating overhead cranes up to 50T capacity, and handling fork trucks and man lifts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to execute precise machining tasks.

• Cut threads and perform extensive ball screw work.

• Operate micrometers and precision measuring instruments with accuracy.

• Utilize overhead cranes with a capacity of up to 50T.

• Operate fork trucks and man lifts safely.

• Manually lift 20-25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with manual lathe operations and overhead cranes.

• Proficiency with hand tools, pneumatic tools, and hydraulic lifts.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5-10 years of lathe or CNC experience.

• Experience working with large steel companies.

• Advanced welding skills.

• Experience with 50-ton overhead cranes.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company that offers good benefits and a supportive work environment. Enjoy working 10-hour days, five days a week, with the possibility of 8-hour shifts on Saturdays when needed.

Work Environment

Our facility spans 9 acres with over 100,000 square feet under roof and is equipped with 34 overhead and jib cranes. The machine shop has a 40-ton crane capacity, and the fabrication shop features a 65-ton crane capacity, while the assembly shop supports up to 100 tons. Benefit from having access to an array of advanced equipment such as CNC and manual boring mills, hydraulic presses, and a variety of welding equipment. The work environment is dynamic, with extensive indoor space and state-of-the-art machinery to support your work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of WATERFORD, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $56160.00/yr.

90 day wait period on benefits. Insurance, PTO, Holiday pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WATERFORD,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.