Manual Machinist 2nd Shift

Company: Aerotek
Location: Kenner
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manual Machinist Job Description Join our team as a Manual Machinist, where you will play a crucial role in machining parts for rotating equipment, including pumps, shafts, couplings, rings, cases, turbines, and valves. You will operate manual mills and lathes, primarily working with steel and stainless steel, ensuring precision with tolerances down to .5 1000's of an inch. Responsibilities Operate manual lathes and mills to machine parts for rotating equipment. Work with steel and stainless steel materials. Ensure precision and accuracy within tight tolerances. Utilize horizontal boring mills (HBM) and vertical turning lathes (VTL). Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Perform grinding and drilling tasks as required. Use calipers, micrometres, and other measuring tools to ensure quality. Essential Skills 4 years of experience as a manual machinist. Proficiency in operating manual lathes and mills. Expertise in using horizontal boring mills (HBM) and vertical turning lathes (VTL). Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Skilled in using calipers, micrometres, and micrometers. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with grinding and drill press operations. Strong attention to detail and precision. Why Work Here? We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance. Employees can participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, enjoy voluntary life insurance, and access short and long-term disability coverage. Our employee assistance program, health spending account, and transportation benefits further support your well-being. Additionally, we provide paid time off and leave options to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Work Environment Work in a climate-controlled indoor shop with a schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and Fridays from 4:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Enjoy double-time pay for emergencies on weekends and holidays. We offer 8 holidays and 2 floating holidays, along with a 4% match on 401(k) contributions. There is a 10% differential for PM shifts. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenner, LA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $45.00/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 Kenner,LA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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