Machinist

Job Title:
Machinist Technician

Job Description

This is a six-month contract-to-hire position. The role involves setting up and operating machinery, performing tool changes, and ensuring all operations adhere to safety regulations. The candidate must be able to learn and operate multiple machines, perform inspections, and ensure work quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines, including tool changes, according to instructions and specifications.
• Place and secure tooling using clamps and wrenches.
• Calculate material removal from parts.
• Set gauges to measure OD, , and 3pt race.
• Adjust controls to regulate machines.
• Follow all plant safety regulations.
• Support departmental performance goals.
• Learn and operate multiple machines.
• Perform other machining duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to sign off paperwork to maintain job accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work safely and wear personal protective equipment.
• Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, and measurement gauges.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively.
• Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to determine machinery functionality based on specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Competent in general math.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a near vision eye test to Jaeger 1 and a color perception test.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that has been a leading global technology provider since 1907. Benefit from the continuous development of new technologies, and contribute to reducing the environmental impact of assets during their lifecycle. Enjoy a supportive work culture based on SKF Care principles.

Work Environment

The position is located on a climate-controlled factory floor with small amounts of machine noise. The dress code is business casual, with a blue coat required in the work area. The role includes training on a first shift for three months and then moving to a second or third shift. Steel-toed shoes are needed, and all tools are provided. FAA regulations apply, and random drug testing is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LADSON, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 – $27.00/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 LADSON,SC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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 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.