Manual Machinist

Aerotek; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance & AD&D

PTO/Vacation/Sick leave

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek in Kenner, LA is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to fabricate parts for rotating equipment. You will operate manual mills and lathes, work with steel and stainless steel, and maintain tolerances down to .5 1000's of an inch.

This contract-to-hire position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $35.00–$42.50, onsite work, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Manual Machinist
• Proficiency with lathe and mill
• Skills in manual machining including horizontal boring mill, VTL, lathe
• Experience with calipers, blueprint reading, micrometer, grinding, and drill press

Responsibilities

• Machining parts for rotating equipment
• Operating manual mills and lathes
• Working with steel and stainless steel
• Maintaining tight tolerances down to .5 1000's of an inch

Skills

4+ years experience

Lathes & Mills

Manual machining

Calipers & Micrometer

Blueprint reading

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Horizontal boring mill

VTL

Calipers

Micrometer

Job description

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Job Description

As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for machining parts for rotating equipment such as pumps, shafts, couplings, rings, cases, turbines, and valves. You will operate manual mills and lathes, primarily working with steel and stainless steel. Precision is key, as you will be working with tolerances down to .5 1000's of an inch.

Responsibilities

• Machining parts for rotating equipment
• Operating manual mills and lathes
• Working primarily with steel and stainless steel
• Ensuring precision with tolerances down to .5 1000's of an inch

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience as a Manual Machinist
• Proficiency in operating lathe and mill
• Skills in manual machining, including horizontal boring mill, VTL, lathe
• Experience with calipers, blueprint reading, micrometer, grinding, and drill press

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• VTL and HBM skills are highly desired

Why Work Here?

Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance. Employees can participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions. There is voluntary life insurance and AD&D available for employees and dependents, short and long-term disability, a health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an employee assistance program. Time off includes PTO, vacation, or sick leave.

Work Environment

Work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday from 4:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with 60% availability. Saturdays at 40%, Sundays are typically for emergencies only, and holidays are paid at double time. The shop is climate-controlled indoors, offering 8 holidays and 2 floating holidays annually, with a 4% match on 401(k).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenner, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.50/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 Kenner,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.