Job Title: 2nd Shift Machine Operator

Job Description

Set-up, adjust, and operate mills and lathes to perform progressive machining operations on a variety of standardized work requiring close tolerances and finish requirements. The role involves working with standard turning and planing machines, boring and drilling machines, grinders, and more. While speeds, feeds, operational sequences, and tooling are generally prescribed, the Machinist may select or vary them to accommodate materials, conditions, or variations in standard procedures. Responsibilities also include grinding tools and setting up machines for operation by others. The work is based on drawings, specifications, and job layouts, utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments. Knowledge of shop practices and machining fundamentals is essential, acquired through vocational training and experience. The work will be subject to process and final inspection.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, adjust, and operate mills and lathes.
• Perform progressive machining operations on standardized work with close tolerances and finish requirements.
• Operate standard turning and planing machines, boring and drilling machines, grinders, etc.
• Select or vary speeds, feeds, operational sequences, and tooling to compensate for materials, conditions, or variations.
• Grind tools and set-up machines for operation by others.
• Work from drawings, specifications, and job layouts.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure work is subject to process and final inspection.

Essential Skills

• Ability to set up and check routine programs.
• Operate manual, automatic, or semiautomatic numerically controlled machine tools.
• Knowledge of machine shop practices and techniques.
• Experience with machine operation and tooling.
• Additional training on numerically controlled machine tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational training in shop practices and machining fundamentals.
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and techniques.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a long-standing history since 1968 that manufactures world-class products for the railroad industry. Benefit from high-precision machining services for clients with both high volume and prototype/short-run needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is a privately held manufacturing company located in a suburb of Milwaukee. Employees will engage in high-precision machining services for a variety of clients, focusing on both high-volume production and prototype/short-run projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Creek, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Oak Creek,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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 orientati