**Job Title: Lathe Machinist** **Job Description** Operate one or two Hardinge lathe machining centers to produce aerospace and medical parts. Inspect parts using basic inspection equipment and perform necessary documentation for ISO audits. Production runs typically range from 100-500 parts, requiring changeovers from one lathe machine to another. Monitor machines to ensure measurements meet tight tolerance requirements. **Responsibilities** + Operate Hardinge lathe machining centers for aerospace and medical part production. + Inspect parts using basic inspection equipment. + Complete necessary documentation for ISO audits. + Perform changeovers between lathe machines after production runs. + Monitor machines to ensure precision and accuracy of measurements. **Essential Skills** + Technical degree and/or 2+ years of professional machining experience. + Experience operating CNC lathe machines. + Ability to inspect own parts and read blueprints. + Proficiency with lathe setup, programming, and operation. + Knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Hardinge IIISP, 42SP, and Fanuc controls is a plus. + Ability to fully set up machines for runs. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-owned machine shop with a focus on aerospace work, including the production of fuel delivery engine components for military jets and helicopters. Enjoy working in a newly expanded shop with 20,000 square feet of new equipment and customers. Benefit from an average employee tenure of 9.5 years and opportunities for training in programming and GD&T certifications. **Work Environment** Work in a clean facility specializing in the manufacture of medical, nuclear, and aerospace components. Benefit from the recent acquisition of additional equipment and team members, enhancing the work environment and production capabilities. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr. 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 Minneapolis,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.