**Job Title: Conventional Machinist** **Job Description** The Conventional Machinist will turn, mill, drill, and grind workpieces to meet precise dimensions and tolerances. **Responsibilities** + Set-up and operate conventional Mills and Lathes. + Perform pre-operational inspections. + Study blueprints, manuals, and dispatch specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements. + Set-up, adjust, and operate manual machine tools, including cutting tools and attachments. + Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines. + Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine as required. + Verify conformance of finished workpieces to specifications. + Track time on each function or task by maintaining time records. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of experience in machining. + Proficiency with Blueprint reading. + Experience with Lathes and Mills. + Ability to work with Stainless Steel and Aluminum. + Basic computer skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Prefer candidates from Aerospace Manufacturing. + Ability to lift 50 lbs. **Why Work Here?** This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, allowing for career growth and stability. **Work Environment** The work is conducted in an aerospace machine shop, providing a professional and technical environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington Beach, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.50/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 Huntington Beach,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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.