**🔥 CNC Machine Operator – 2nd & 3rd Shift – $27/hr Starting Pay! 🔥** 📍 **Location:** Ladson, SC 💵 **Starting Pay:** $27/hr 🕒 **Shifts Available:** 2nd & 3rd Shift **Step Into a High‑Tech CNC Career!** A leading aerospace component manufacturer in Ladson is looking for skilled and motivated **CNC Machine Operators** to join their growing team. If you’re passionate about precision machining, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to work with cutting‑edge equipment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in producing high‑quality parts and wants to grow in a clean, organized, and safety‑focused facility. **What You’ll Do** + ⚙️ Operate CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components + 🔍 Perform quality checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools + 🛠️ Adjust machine settings to maintain accuracy and part specifications + 📦 Load raw materials and unload finished parts + 🧽 Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all safety procedures + 📄 Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation + 🤝 Work closely with team members and supervisors to meet production goals **What You Bring** + Experience operating CNC machines in a manufacturing environment + Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools + Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality parts + Ability to work independently and troubleshoot minor machine issues + Reliability, good communication skills, and a positive attitude + Willingness to work **2nd or 3rd shift** **Why You’ll Love This Job** + 💵 **$27/hr starting pay** + **🚀 Work in a high‑tech aerospace manufacturing environment** + **📈 Opportunities for advancement and skill development** + **🧼 Clean, climate‑controlled, safety‑focused facility** + **🤝 Supportive team culture with long‑term career potential** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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: • 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 North Charleston,SC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 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.