Job Title: Lapping Machine Operator
Job Description
The candidate will be responsible for performing rough and finish lapping of seal components and precision machined parts to within 1-3 healing light bands, micro finish, height, and parallelism as required per drawing. After training, this position will involve limited supervision and requires independence. The role also includes maintaining inventory of supplies, troubleshooting quality problems, reading and comprehending drawings to effectively lap, maintaining machine tools, and following PM schedules with the maintenance team.
Responsibilities
- Perform rough and finish lapping of seal components and precision machined parts.
- Maintain precision to within 1-3 healing light bands, micro finish, height, and parallelism as per drawings.
- Work independently with limited supervision after training.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and troubleshoot quality issues.
- Read and comprehend drawings for effective lapping.
- Maintain machine tools and follow PM schedules with the maintenance team.
Essential Skills
- 1 yearf machine operator, setup, or technical operating experience.
- 1 year of blueprint reading experience.
- 1 year of experience using a micrometer.
- 1 year of inspection experience.
- Ability to use computers for documentation and part order review.
Why Work Here?
Join a leading designer and manufacturer in the field of custom engineered mechanical seals and precision components for aerospace and specialized industrial applications. Enjoy company lunches, birthday celebrations, and various bonuses throughout the year.
Work Environment
Work in a clean shop environment with a smaller team, operating at different stations. The position is for the 1st shift, from 6 AM to 4 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Harwood Heights, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Harwood Heights,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.
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