**Job Title: Vertical Lathe CNC Operator** **Job Description** As a Vertical Lathe CNC Operator, you will play a crucial role in our production process, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our CNC machinery during the 2nd shift. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly production area while contributing to a positive and sustainable work environment. **Responsibilities** + Use data collection in ERP software to log time. + Read work orders, flow sheets, and part drawings to determine all job requirements. + Check blueprint dimensions using manual inspection equipment. + Load and verify tools and fixtures, and make basic fixtures. + Pull and verify materials from the staging area for specific jobs. + Proficiently set up 3-axis mills and basic 2-axis lathe work. + Abide by and support all safety and quality system requirements. + Upload and download programs to machines from programmer. + Indicate vice straight and pick up the center of a fixture. + Submit first article and final inspections to Quality Assurance. + Run all parts required for the order and perform in-process inspections. + Maintain cleanliness of work area and machine, practicing 5S principles. + Perform daily and monthly machine preventative maintenance. + Communicate effectively to ensure successful job completion. + Complete any other duties as directed. **Essential Skills** + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Basic knowledge of ERP software. + 3-5 years of experience or CNC certification plus 1-2 years of experience in CNC Machining. + Proficiency in blueprint reading and using manual inspection gauges. + Experience in editing and writing programs. + Basic math skills with preferred trigonometry knowledge. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. + May be required to stand for long periods. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy competitive benefits starting on your first day, including BCBS benefits and a 5% 401k match. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programs and curated self-paced learning and development opportunities. We offer a $200 annual steel toe voucher, $250 glasses voucher, profit sharing, and health benefits to reduce medical insurance costs. Join a company with a 7-year accident-free record and a commitment to safety. **Work Environment** The position is a safety-sensitive role requiring adherence to strict safety protocols. You will work in a manufacturing environment operating advanced CNC machinery. The role involves standing for extended periods and may require lifting up to 50 pounds. The dress code includes wearing steel-toe boots, for which a voucher is provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Libertyville, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Libertyville,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.