Manual Mill Machinist

Manual Machinist Job Description

As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for operating manual mills, specifically Clausing, and working with materials such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. You will be expected to read blueprints and drawings to manufacture parts, utilize micrometers and calipers for inspections, and operate CNC machinery when needed.

• Operate manual mills (Clausing) as required.
• Work with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to create parts.
• Utilize micrometers and calipers for part inspections.
• Operate CNC machinery when necessary.

• Proficiency in machining and manual machining.
• Experience with lathes and manual mills.
• Ability to read micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

• CNC operation experience is a plus but not required.

Enjoy the opportunity to personalize your own working space in a family‑owned company with a supportive culture. Benefit from quarterly and yearly bonuses, good insurance options including medical, dental, and vision, as well as boot reimbursements and paid lunches. With an average employee tenure of over 15 years, this company offers a lot of flexibility and values innovation and exceptional performance.

The work environment is a clean, old‑school machine shop where you will work alongside laborers and other machinists. You will have your own personal space to make your own, with all tools provided, although you are welcome to bring your own if desired. Prescription safety glasses benefits are available if needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

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 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.