Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

Working in a job shop and aviation back shop environment, the machinist will be utilizing hand tools and operating machinery such as a Water Jet, Manual Break Press, and basic CNC Router. The role involves fabricating sheet metal aircraft parts by cutting, bending, shaping, and forming these components.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hand tools and operate Water Jet, Manual Break Press, and CNC Router.
• Fabricate sheet metal aircraft parts through cutting, bending, shaping, and forming.
• Perform manual machining and utilize various manual machines.
• Conduct part fabrication and aircraft maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate part production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining and fabrication issues.

Job Requirements

• Experience with brake press machines, CNC Router, and Water Jet.
• Proficiency in manual machining and part fabrication.
• Familiarity with aircraft parts and maintenance.
• Expereince in aviation or aerospace is ideal but not required.
• Previous experience in a machine shop is required.
• Competency in using manual machines and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic computer skills.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a choice between a 1st shift schedule of Monday to Thursday with 10-hour shifts or Monday to Friday with 8-hour shifts, providing flexibility in work-life balance. Enjoy working in a great environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career advancement. Benefit from a low cost of living in Gainesville, FL, alongside good company benefits.

Work Environment

The work will take place in a Part 145 MRO Facility, specifically in the Back Shop/Machine Shop. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work, with climate control available indoors. Expect to be standing and working on your feet for 8 to 10 hours a day.

This is a Permanent position based out of Gainesville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $68000.00/yr.

• Medical Insurance. Employer pays 80 employee coverage. • Optional Supplemental Insurance to include Life, Disability etc. • Retirement / 401(k); • Sick / personal time: Three (3) days per calendar year. • PTO per years of service matrix; up to 40 hours available for carryover annually. • Unused vacation is not available to cash out.

This is a fully onsite position in Gainesville,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2026.

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.