**Job Title: CNC Machine Operator** **Job Description** This role requires more than just operating machinery. The CNC Machine Operator will set up machines, perform tool changes, and conduct tear downs. They will read micrometers and calipers, interpret blueprints and drawings to create parts, and inspect those parts to ensure flawlessness. Minor machine maintenance is expected, with training provided if necessary. **Responsibilities** + Set up CNC machines (Mills or Lathes). + Perform tool changes and tear downs. + Operate CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment. + Read and interpret blueprints and drawings. + Utilize measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers. + Inspect manufactured parts for quality assurance. + Conduct minor maintenance on machines. **Essential Skills** + 1+ years setting up machines (Mill or Lathe). + 1+ years performing tool changes on Mills or Lathes. + 1+ years of CNC operation experience. + Ability to read and use micrometers and calipers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to read blueprints. + Experience in machine maintenance. + Experience in automotive manufacturing is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy flexible hours after transitioning to a direct hire. Benefit from comprehensive health and dental insurance, alongside a 401k plan. Join a company with a rich history in the power transmission market and become part of an international team. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a first shift from Monday to Friday (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), a second shift from Monday to Friday (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), and a third shift from Sunday to Thursday (11:30 PM to 2:30 AM). Employees train on the first shift initially. The company is a well-established player in the power transmission market, with facilities that are bright, fairly clean, and equipped with a long line of machines. Although not climate-controlled, the environment is not excessively hot, with a slight scent of oil and metal. The second plant features a large warehouse and small assembly stations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of South Haven, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 South Haven,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.