Vertical Lathe Operator

Job Title: Vertical Lathe Operator

Job Description

As a Vertical Lathe Operator, you will perform crucial operations on Lathe and Milling Machines. Your role involves loading and unloading parts, conducting inspections, making tool changes, and performing preventative maintenance and minor adjustments. You will be responsible for running and maintaining the function of two or more machines within a manufacturing cell. Additionally, you will use height gauges, micrometers, calipers, and various power tools while ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations on Lathe and Milling Machines.

• Load and unload new parts and conduct part inspections.

• Change tools as necessary and perform preventative maintenance.

• Run and maintain the function of two or more machines in a manufacturing cell.

• Use height gauges, micrometers, calipers, and various power tools.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating Lathe and Milling Machines.

• Experience with machining and blueprint reading.

• Familiarity with calipers and Haas machinery.

• 1-3 years of experience in lathe machining or grinding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machining in the aerospace industry.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a clean and climate-controlled environment while learning about the aerospace industry. Take advantage of the great benefits offered and work in a supportive setting that values safety and continuous learning.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and climate-controlled, providing comfort and safety. Employees use various technologies and equipment, including height gauges, micrometers, calipers, and power tools, to complete their tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Erlanger, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Erlanger,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.