**Job Title: CNC Machinist - 1st Shift** **Job Description** As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for operating manual, automatic, and semi-automatic NC machine tools along with CNC machining equipment to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations, meeting close tolerance and finish requirements using mills and lathes. You will handle setups, routine program checks, troubleshooting at the machine, and quality checks on parts and equipment using calipers and micrometers. **Responsibilities** + Operate manual, automatic, or semi-automatic NC machine tools and CNC machining equipment. + Perform setups 1-3 times per day. + Check routine programs and troubleshoot at the machine. + Conduct quality checks on parts and equipment using calipers and micrometers. **Essential Skills** + Experience with micrometers and calipers. + Ability to set up and operate mills and lathes. + 2+ years of machining experience on mills or lathes. + Experience running a mill or lathe. + Proficiency in measuring parts, adjusting offsets, setups, and running the machine. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Background in CNC machining on wood or stone is advantageous. + Proficiency in programming and interpreting blueprints. **Why Work Here** Enjoy great benefits and insurance, typically fully paid for, including 401(k) and 401(k) matching, dental and health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, profit sharing, referral program, and tuition reimbursement. Benefit from an extremely competitive ESOP program adding significant value to your hourly wage, paid out quarterly to all employees. **Work Environment** Work during the 1st Shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with flexibility available. Experience a family feel in a laid-back environment with low turnover. The shop is clean, well-lit, and does not require heavy lifting. Enjoy minimal overtime, eligible after a couple of months, generally on Fridays or Saturdays. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Middleton, Wisconsin. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $59000.00/yr. Great Benefits and Insurance: (Typically fully paid for) - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development assistance - Profit sharing - Referral program - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance - 401k Contribution - Short Term, Long Term Disability -Extremely competitive ESOP program - 16k Last year (Typically 13k - 18k) - Paid out quarterly to all employees - Adds $7 - $8 to hourly wage **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Middleton,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.