CNC Machinist
Aerotek
**Job Title: CNC Machinist**
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our precision department. You will be responsible for setting up jobs and running parts on a CNC swiss lathe, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.
Responsibilities
+ Set up CNC swiss lathes for job orders.
+ Operate and run parts on assigned CNC machines.
+ Ensure quality control using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and bore gages.
+ Manage 2-3 machines within a cell of 7 CNC lathes, maintaining a tolerance of +/- .0005.
+ Handle long production runs ranging from 200 to thousands of parts.
+ Collaborate with the 1st shift lead to receive daily job orders.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in setting up CNC lathe independently, specifically with swiss lathes.
+ Ability to read blueprints and set up jobs accordingly.
+ Experience in quality checking parts using micrometers, calipers, and bore gages.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with CNC Swiss lathe is a plus.
+ Familiarity with troubleshooting, mechanical changeovers, and programming.
+ Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.
Why Work Here?
Join a clean and modern work environment with a small company feel, offering an attractive profit-sharing program that fosters growth and opportunity.
Work Environment
The shop operates on two shifts: 1st shift from 6am to 4:30pm and 2nd shift from 7:30pm to 6am, with 10-hour shifts over four days per week. Fridays are reserved for overtime. The facility features two sides: precision and production, and although it can be loud and warm during the summer, large fans and open truck bay doors help to maintain airflow. The shop has a family-owned and operated atmosphere, aiming for a smaller company feel amidst a bustling three-shift operation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
**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 Benton Harbor,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 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.
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