Job Description

Manual / Conventional Machinist

Pay: $25–$35/hr (flexible based on experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Location: Baldwin, FL area

About the Company

A well‑established industrial job shop specializing in custom machining and repair work for heavy‑duty equipment. The team supports large turbines, electric motors, generators, and other rotating equipment used in industries such as paper mills, sugar mills, power plants, and similar operations. Work is highly customized, hands‑on, and non‑repetitive.

A key specialty of the shop includes producing and repairing Babbitt bearings, which make up a significant portion of the workload.

Position Summary

The shop is seeking an experienced Manual/Conventional Machinist to join their skilled team. This role involves setting up and operating traditional machining equipment to produce precision components. Ideal candidates come from a job shop environment and are comfortable with custom, one‑off machining projects. Experience with large industrial components or Babbitt bearings is a major plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and other conventional machining equipment
• Machine custom parts including cylinders, bearings, and turbine-related components
• Repair and machine components for electric motors and generators
• Perform Babbitt bearing pouring, machining, or repair (training available if needed)
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders
• Inspect finished products using precision measuring tools
• Work independently on varied, non-repetitive machining jobs
• Maintain a safe and clean shop environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a manual/conventional machinist
• Experience in job shop or custom machining
• Experience with large industrial components (preferred)
• Babbitt bearing experience is a strong advantage
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baldwin, FL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Baldwin,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2026.

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.

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