Aviation Machinist

Aerotek; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Aviation Machinist for a contract-to-hire role in Jacksonville, FL. You will operate CNC and conventional mills/lathe, read blueprints, and ensure high-precision parts to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of machining experience, knowledge of GD&T, and familiarity with Haas, Tsugami, and FANUC controls. Competitive pay and full onsite work environment available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical schooling preferred.
• Experience with Haas Mills, Tsugami Horizontal Milling Centers, and FANUC controls.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T to tight tolerances.
• 3+ years in machining or similar roles.
• Set up, tool changes, first article inspection, and program check-out.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC, conventional and special-purpose machines to produce metal parts.
• Perform manual operations including trimming, polishing, and bending to exact dimensions.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications, and GD&T.
• Solve issues with workholding, materials, settings, tools, and fabrication methods.
• Determine operation sequence and setup methods.
• Align attachments and tooling; set speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.
• Conduct first piece OAP inspections and verify quality per SOP.
• Follow safety regulations and handle parts with care.
• Contribute to cell projects and process improvements.

Skills

3+ years experience

Reading blueprints

GD&T knowledge

NC/CNC programming edits

Machine setup

First article inspection

Tool changes

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical or vocational schooling

Tools

Haas Mills

Tsugami Horizontal Milling Centers

FANUC Controls

Bridgeport manual mill/lathe

G-code reading

Job description

Aviation Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced General Machinist III to join our team. This role requires expertise in both horizontal and vertical milling centers and involves setting up and operating a variety of machines, including conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines such as mills, lathes, chuckers, and honing machines. You will play a crucial role in crafting metal parts to precise tolerances and dimensions.

Location:

Jacksonville (by the zoo)

Shifts:

Training will be on day shift

• 1st Shift: 5AM - 3:30PM

• 2nd Shift: 3:30PM - 2AM

Pay:

$28 - 35/hr (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines to produce metal parts.

• Perform complex manual operations, including trimming parts, polishing surfaces, and bending metal parts to exact dimensions.

• Interpret complicated blueprints, sketches, specifications, and GD&T.

• Solve problems related to work holding arrangements, unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods.

• Determine sequence of operations and methods of setup.

• Select, mount, and align specialized machine attachments and tooling.

• Calculate and set machining factors such as speed, feed, and depth of cut.

• Perform first piece OAP inspection and verify quality according to SOP.

• Follow all safety regulations and handle parts and machinery with care.

• Participate in cell or fabrication projects and assist with process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometric principles.

• Ability to read and interpret precision measuring instruments, drawings, and specifications.

• Capability to make minor modifications to NC/CNC equipment programs.

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.

• Proficiency in setting up, tool changes, first article inspection, and program check-out.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Haas Mills, Tsugami Horizontal Milling Centers, and FANUC Controls.

• Understanding of tooling, end mills, drills, and slab mills.

• Ability to read g-code and make calculations for radius changes.

• Experience with CNC, vertical/horizontal mills, and Bridgeport manual mill/lathe.

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical or vocational schooling preferred.

Why Work Here?

Our team is committed to providing a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. We offer a climate-controlled facility with excellent lighting and a well-organized, clean machine shop. Join a rapidly growing company that values quality and precision.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a temperature-controlled machine shop with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines. The dress code includes closed-toed shoes, long pants, and t-shirts, with safety requirements such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection. The company provides all necessary tools and measuring equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.