Entering the machining trade in Arlington, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Arlington, TX, machinists earn an average of $1,160 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
CNC Machinist Position - Hiring Immediately. Job Description: • 2+ years of experience operating CNC Lathe machines in a manufacturing environment, including performing set-ups. • Experience with 3-4 axis machines. • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints. • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). • G Code experience. Pay & Shift: • 1st shift: 7am-3pm M-F - Saturday OT 11am-5pm • Pay is based on experience between$20/hr. to $24/hr. A recruiter from Aerotek will be giving a call soon. Apply now to get an interview scheduled. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Arlington,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 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.
See More Details >>The Machinist II position is responsible for operating at least 1 line of production equipment (CNC / Conventional Mill / Lathe) in safe manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures with no direct supervision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Set up and operate a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to produce machine parts by performing the following duties with no direct supervision. • Reviewing work orders, engineering drawings, surface locations, machining parameters; interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances. • Under no supervision sets tool registers and offsets; calculates requirements using basic math. • Under no supervision, sets up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers. • Maintains specifications by observing operations; detecting malfunctions; inspecting parts to close tolerances; adjusting offsets; replacing tooling. • Understands and interprets aspects of program and how it relates to machining processes. • Ability to provide guidance, advice, training, and limited direction at times to lesser experienced machinists. • Utilize ERP for system entries and job tracking. • Cleans and maintains work area. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a machinist for a manufacturer. • Intermediate skills and knowledge using tools for manufacturing such as drill press, lathe, mill, or vertical or horizontal cut off saw. • Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of fitment as it relates to parts manufacturing and assembly. • Experience in evaluating quality through inspection, controls, and instruments (caliper and micrometers). • Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers. • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. • Ability to stand for 8 hours.
See More Details >>Position Summary: This position is responsible for setting up and operating Manual machines, CNC machining centers, and other value-added equipment, loading and creating programs through data transfer and MDI programming. Works with leads, planners, and supervisors to achieve production goals. The machinist is responsible for interpreting complex blueprints and producing quality parts according to specifications and time restraints. Requires considerable autonomy with little to no supervision to perform duties of the job. Essential Functions: • Assist Leads, programmers, and supervisor on setups and execution of projects. • Set up and operate machine tools as required to meet drawing specifications for tools and fixtures. This includes G-Code/MDI and/or the independent creation of CAD/CAM programs for CNC programming of machine tools. • Utilize experience and expertise in machining to assist programming team by developing labor assisting tools and fixtures. Incorporate lean practices to eliminate waste, create better flow, reduce bottle necks, and achieve SMED. Identifies and removes inefficiencies from programs through awareness and process engagement. • Assist in the daily preventative maintenance programs for all machine tools under your control. Repair minor damage to machinery and tooling. • Train machine operators in the proper setup and operation of machine tools. • Performs other duties as assigned. Shift Details: • 1st Shift • Monday to Friday Core Competencies: • Detail Orientation • Multi-Tasking • Sense of Urgency & Work Ethic • Personal Growth • Adaptability & Flexibility • Dealing with Ambiguity
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