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Machinist

System One
Hillside, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job Title: Machinist

Location: Hillside, New Jersey


Type: Contract

Compensation: $26 - $36 hourly

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Company is currently seeking an experienced manual Machinist to join our Hillside, NJ team, supporting a client. Reporting to the NJ Shop Supervisor, this position plays an integral part on the team by producing new sheaves and worm and gear sets to keep elevators running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This position requires manual lathe experience and Vertical Turret lathe (Bullard) experience preferred to support our shop process flow.  


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Precision machining:
  • Demonstrate the ability to read precision measuring instruments such as inside and outside micrometers within 0.0005”.
  • Review drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
  • Operate and maintain:
  • Horizontal and vertical lathes
  • Milling machines and boring mills
  • Radial drill presses
  • Cylindrical and surface grinding equipment
  • Gear hobbing machinery
  • Working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to weld structural steel assemblies
 
  • Collaborate with other shop personnel and management to continually improve processes including:
  • Developing new fixturing/work holding methods
  • Tooling alternatives
  • Routing efficiencies
 
  • Maintain an accurate shop routing for shop control and costing at the direction of the shop foreman noting:
  • Setup hours
  • Task hours
  • Material inputs
 
  • Quality Assurance:
  • Check output for quality assurance and document defects or workmanship issues.
  • Identify the need for and perform machine maintenance and minor repairs.
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  • Health and Safety Compliance:  
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Communicate with internal team members to ensure procedures and processes are being followed in a safe and effective manner.
 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 5 years experience in a related machine shop environment required
  • Manual lathe experience required; Vertical Turret lathe (Bullard) experience preferred
  • Certification from vocational and/or trade school or university preferred
  • Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred
  • Experience working in an industrial machine shop environment with machine tools or mechanical assembly
  • Elevator and/or motor shop experience highly preferred
  • Gear hobbing and/or worm and gear cutting experience highly preferred

Training Outline:

As part of the onboarding and training development process, team members will complete training in some of the following areas associated with there assigned department. Following successful completion and certification in these areas, additional compensation will apply.

 
  • Vertical Turret Lathe (Bullard) Operation
  • Thread milling
  • Gear hobbing
  • Cylindrical grinding 
  • Thread grinding

Capabilities:
  • Adaptability: 
  • Approaches change or newness positively. 
  • Adjusts to changing procedures for accomplishing work. 
  • Contributing to Team Success:  
  • Provides necessary resources or helps remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goal. 
  • Shares important or relevant information with the team regularly. 
  • Fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team. 
    • Communication: 
    • Communicates ideas clearly and effectively. 
    • Uses appropriate nonverbal communication (eye contact, gestures, posture) when communicating with others.  
    • Pays attention to communication from others.  
    • Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.  
  • Initiating Action: 
  • Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation. 
  • Does not wait for others to take action or to request action. 
  • Identifies ways to make a job easier or more productive. 
    • Safety Awareness 
    • Identifies safety issues and problems by checking equipment and/or work area regularly. 
    • Reports or corrects unsafe working conditions. 
    • Displays knowledge of all related safety or security regulations. 
    • Follows safety and or security procedures on the job.

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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