Lathe Machinist

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled machinists to join our team in a clean, modern machine shop environment.

This role involves setting up and running Mill-turn and lathe machines, checking parts for quality, mentoring other machinists, and performing programming at the machine.

Candidates must maintain low scrap rates and be familiar with various CNC control systems.

Why Work Here?

Join us in one of the nicest machine shops in the state, located in Monticello, Minnesota.

Our shop is clean, well-maintained, and provides a comfortable and efficient workspace.

We offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within.
• Competitive health insurance.
• 401k with a $1 for $1 match up to 5%, vested in 3 years.
• Annual raises averaging 3%.
• $150 annually for safety glasses and boots.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available.
• Monthly ice cream meetings, birthday celebrations, and community involvement events such as cook-offs.
• Supportive work culture with 90-day reviews.

Work Environment: Enjoy working in a beautiful, huge machine shop known for its cleanliness and modern facilities.

Our shop provides an optimal environment for precision machining and fosters a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and run Mill-turn and lathe machines.
• Check parts for quality and accuracy.
• Mentor and coach other machinists.
• Perform programming at the machine.
• Maintain low scrap rates.
• Utilize different CNC control systems.

Essential Skills:

• Experience with Mill-turn and lathe machines.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Basic math skills for performing calculations.
• Experience with hand-held measuring tools.
• Proficient knowledge of CMM, VCMM, and GD&T.
• Advanced knowledge of programming at the controller.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Subject matter expert in assigned machining area.
• Collaborative skills to work with Machinists and Supervisors.
• Promote a sense of urgency to maintain quality standards.
• Ability to make effective and timely decisions.
• Embodies the personal commitment to shared core values: Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66000.00 - $113000.00/yr.

-Beautiful machine shop, very clean and new.
-Promote from within (president started as an engineer)
-401k $1 for $1 match up to 5%, vested in 3 years
-$150 for safety glasses yearly
-$150 for boots yearly
-Cheap health insurance!!
-Ice cream once a month at meetings
-cake for birthdays once a month
-very involved in the community
-Chili/baked goods cook offs
-Great culture
-90 day review and annual raises – avg 3%
-HSA

Health insurance:
$3300 deductible, $135/month for employee, $552/month for family max.
$5000 deductible, $61/month for employee, $366/month for family max.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monticello,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.