**Job Title: Lathe Machinist** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled Lathe Machinists for both 1st and 2nd shifts to machine details from plate or flat stock according to blueprints with precision. Our company specializes in producing hot runners for the plastic injection industry, involving various materials such as steel, copper, and nickel. The role requires operating a Haas 3-axis Lathe, setting up, making tool changes, editing G&M codes for feeds and speeds, and performing quality inspections using micrometers and calipers. **Responsibilities** + Operate Haas 3-axis Lathe and perform setup and tool changes. + Edit G&M codes for feeds and speeds. + Conduct quality inspections on each part using micrometers and calipers. + Program CNC from a print using templates, macros, and parametric. + Perform routine machine maintenance. + Read and interpret blueprints and measuring tools. + Replace tool inserts as required. + Ensure conformance by measuring parts. + Work independently and efficiently in a dynamic environment. **Essential Skills** + Strong understanding of G&M codes. + 3 years of CNC Lathe setup and operation experience. + Experience with Haas or Fanuc controls for editing G&M codes. + Ability to read blueprints and measuring tools like digital micrometers and calipers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Programming experience is desirable. + Experience with various materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and hardened steel. **Why Work Here?** Join our team and enjoy working in a clean, modern shop built in 2019 equipped with new machinery. We offer great benefits and insurance, along with job security due to our diverse business portfolio. Our workplace includes multiple cafes and a workout room for employees, all within a climate-controlled environment. **Work Environment** The shop operates on a 1st shift from 7am to 3:30pm (5:30pm when busy) and a 2nd shift from 7pm to 3:30am (5:30am when busy), with a 10% shift premium for 2nd shift. Employees work 40-56 hours per week and may be required to work 6 hours on Saturdays as needed. The facility is clean, climate-controlled, and includes multiple cafes and a workout room for employees. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Auburn Hills,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2025. **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 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. 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.