**Job Title: Machinist** **Job Description** This position is for a CNC machinist responsible for the production of parts in a job shop. The role involves working with vertical mills, performing 3-5 setups/change overs a day, reading blueprints, sourcing materials, and producing parts. The machinist will conduct first article inspections using quality tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) and maintain a tolerance of +/- .001. **Responsibilities** + Operate and set up vertical mill machining centers. + Perform 3-5 setups/change overs daily. + Read blueprints and source required materials. + Produce parts according to specifications. + Conduct first article inspections on produced parts. + Use quality inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges. + Maintain a tolerance of +/- .001. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 1-2 years experience as a machinist, specifically with vertical mills. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency in maintaining a tolerance of +/- .001. + Previous quality inspection experience, specifically with micrometers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience in a job shop setting. **Work Environment** This shop employs 40 people and specializes in creating custom parts for the agricultural industry. The work hours are flexible, starting from noon to 8 PM, with initial training provided during the day. The dress code includes jeans, a t-shirt, and steel-toe shoes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 • 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 South Bend,IN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.