🔧 Job Title: CNC Lathe Programmer 📍 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota 📄 Job Type: Contract to Hire **🛠️ About the Role** We're seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer to develop and optimize high-quality CNC programs for multi-axis turning operations. If you're passionate about precision machining and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact. **🚀 Key Responsibilities** + Create and implement CNC programs for complex multi-axis turning operations. + Select cutting tools, determine optimal speeds/feeds, and design efficient tool arrangements. + Lead tooling design reviews to enhance performance and reduce costs. + Validate processes during new program prove-outs. + Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and external partners to ensure seamless production. + Train operators on new CNC equipment and programming techniques. + Assist in designing jigs, fixtures, and specialized tooling. + Produce setup documentation and production-ready prints. + Maintain organized electronic files including CAM source files, verification files, and engineering documentation. **🧠 Essential Skills & Experience** + Proficiency in multi-axis CNC lathe programming. + Strong knowledge of live tooling and blueprint reading. + 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production or job shop environment. + Skilled in CAD/CAM file manipulation across platforms. + Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). **🎓 Preferred Qualifications** + Associate's degree in a technical field. + Experience in precision-machined component manufacturing. + Background in fixture design and engineering. **🎁 Why You'll Love Working Here** + Paid vacation & holidays + 401(k) with company match + Health, dental, and life insurance + Tuition reimbursement + Supportive company culture focused on growth and development If you're ready to bring your CNC expertise to a company that values innovation and craftsmanship, apply today and take the next step in your career! **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $50.00/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 Bloomington,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.