Machine Shop Support Technician

Aerotech Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus payments every 6 months

Rich health plans

Employee Stock Ownership Trust

Job summary

Aerotech Inc is seeking a Machine Shop Support Technician in Pittsburgh to assist in shop activities. The role requires basic blueprint reading, hand-tool use, and material handling.

We offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus, opportunities for on-the-job training, and a total rewards program including health plans and retirement benefits. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months of related experience in a machine shop or similar environment.
• Must be able to recognize and use hand tools (file, tri-blade, drill).
• Equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Remove burrs and smooth sharp surfaces on precision machined parts.
• Identify and use hand tools (file, tri-blade, drill).
• Operate CNC and manual bandsaws.
• Match blueprints to materials and travelers by part number and revision.
• Read basic blueprints and load/unload materials for machining.
• Support inventory cycle counts and facility housekeeping.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Numerical reasoning

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools (file, tri-blade, drill)

CNC & manual bandsaw operation

Job description

Machine Shop Support Technician - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible.

Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• Bonus payments every 6 months
• Rich health plans
• Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust

If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

The Machine Support Technician assists in machine shop activities.

What will your day look like? At Aerotech, you will:

• Removes burrs of excess metal from and reduces sharp surfaces of precision machined parts
• Must be able to recognize and use hand tools such as a file, tri-blade, drill, etc.
• Operation of CNC & manual bandsaw
• Matching blueprints to raw materials and travelers per the correct part number and revision
• Basic blueprint reading
• Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, conveyors, or trucks
• Delivers metal parts or stock to designated work areas for machining
• Reclaims metal chip bins from machining centers.
• Assists in regular inventory cycle counts

Additional duties:

• Responsible for respirator care and maintenance
• Refilling of machine lubricant reservoirs
• Basic upkeep of shop organization
• As assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Knowledge to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Skilled at applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Basic computer skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One to three months of related experience and/or training in a machine shop or similar environment
• Must be able to recognize and use hand tools such as a file, tri-blade, drill, etc
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• One to three months of related experience and/or training

Benefits:

Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

• Competitive compensation
• Bi-annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.