Entry Level Machinist

Job Title : Machinist

Job Description

The role involves quality control, technical service, and research & development support for both existing and new products to meet customer needs. A strong understanding of CNC machines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Ensure that product documentation and paperwork are completed properly and clearly.
• Take precise measurements of samples.
• Machine composite and resin specimens.
• Lay up composite materials.
• Operate tile saw, drill press, CNC / surface grinder machine, and band saw.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Report test results to the initiator.
• Interact effectively with chemists, technical service, production, and supervisors.
• Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel and departments.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a dynamic work environment where there is a possibility for the position to become permanent. Engage with a collaborative team that values open communication and professional growth.

Work Environment

The work is performed in a lab environment with standard office equipment and moderate noise levels. The role requires standing, walking, grasping, and the ability to lift / move up to 50 pounds. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3 : 30PM, at a manufacturing facility in Benicia.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benicia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Benicia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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.