Job Title: Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift Job Description
Join a fast-growing company as a Lathe Machinist on the 2nd shift, where you will contribute to the manufacturing of high-pressure water jetting equipment. This role involves precision engineering, production efficiency, and diesel engine optimization.
Responsibilities
Set up and operate CNC lathes.
Perform Mazatrol code edits on the controller.
Execute own setups, tool changes, and offsets.
Interpret blueprints and guide sheets.
Conduct basic inspections using standard measuring devices like calipers, micrometers, and gauge pins.
Provide feedback to leaders to improve manufacturing processes.
Perform setups efficiently and in a timely manner.
Essential Skills
4+ years as a CNC Set-Up Technician/Machinist on lathes.
Experience with Mazatrol code edits or conversational programming.
Proficiency in blueprint reading and holding tight tolerances.
Ability to use micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, and bore gauges for inspecting finished parts.
Strong math skills, including fractions to decimals conversion and calculator usage.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Why Work Here?
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation, holidays, personal/sick days, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(K) with company match. Our brand new, debt-free facility is only three years old, providing opportunities for growth, training in other departments, and career advancement within a fast-growing company.
Work Environment
Work in a very clean and climate-controlled facility built in 2021, featuring many different departments and areas. This position is for the 2nd shift, running from 3:30 pm to 12 am/2 am, depending on 8/10 hour shifts. Training will be conducted on the 1st shift from 5 am - 3:30 pm for 2-4 weeks based on skill level. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with the possibility of Saturdays. A 10% shift premium is offered for the 2nd shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wixom, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $56160.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Very clean climate controlled facility Only 3 years old (built in 2021) Many different departments / areas
2x 2nd Shift Opening
Train on1st Shift 5am - 3:30pm 2nd shift is 3:30pm - 12am/2am (depending on 8/10 hour shifts) Will train on 1st shift for 2-4 weeks depending on skill level
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wixom,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.
About Aerotek
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 orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
