**Job Title: Entry Level Machine Operators!** **WILL TRAIN!** **APPLY TODAY!** **Job Description** As a Machinist Trainee, you will be taught how to set up and operate CNC machines, manual mills, and manual lathes to produce precision parts in a timely manner. You will work closely with a trainer, learning step by step the necessary skills and techniques. **Responsibilities** + Position and fasten workpieces + Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material onto machines + Select the appropriate tools and materials to be used + Machine parts to specifications + Set up, adjust, and operate all basic machine tools **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Military or farm experience + Associates degree in machine operating + Experience working on automobiles + Ability to read and interpret blueprints + Trainability and a good attitude + Experience in sports, such as football, demonstrating teamwork and physical capability **Why Work Here?** This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to learn the machining trade, essentially getting paid to go to school. There are opportunities for advancement with a family-owned company that has a great culture and truly cares about and invests in its employees. **Work Environment** The work environment includes night and weekend shifts with some overtime required. Shifts available are: Night shift (Mon-Thurs, 7:30pm-6am), Weekend days (Fri-Sun, 6am-6:30pm), and Weekend nights (Fri-Sun, 6pm-6:30am). Employees working weekend shifts will work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours. The company has approximately 165 employees and operates a large machine shop with multiple buildings, working primarily with large equipment and gear cutting for major suppliers like Caterpillar and Komatsu. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, Illinois. **Now reviewing applications, apply today!** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. • 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 Springfield,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025. **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.