Manual Machinist

Description :

The role is responsible for manufacturing replacement and new parts for Industrial machinery. Fabricate, machine, erect, install, and maintain machinery.

Duties :

• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations; Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, -and mathematics.
• Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
• Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Operate cutting and grinding equipment.
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes t evaluate quality or performance.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Requirements :

• Must have manual machining experience
• Welding experience is preferred but not required.
• Must have advanced mathematical knowledge, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Must have knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Must have the ability to work both in groups and independently.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfill obligations to the customer.
• Job requires analytical thinking; analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and answers to complete tasks.
• Job requires excellent attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• You must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to fifty pounds.
• Successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and have an acceptable 3-year Motor Vehicle Report as may be required by current company policy.

Experience Level : Expert Level

Expert Level

Location : Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA

Shift : Mon - Fri

Mon - Fri

Day shift (hours may vary)

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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.

This temporary role may be eligible for the following :

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) / Roth
• Basic / Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

About Aerotek :

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity.

As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees.

Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at .

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.