**Job Title: Machinist and Programmer** **Job Description** Operate both manual and CNC equipment, including programming and set-up, to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools. Review drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production and take precise measurements for cutting or shaping. Ensure quality assurance of manufactured parts. **Responsibilities** + Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output. + Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job. + Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping. + Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job. + Run CNC machines to produce tools and parts to dimensional/tolerance requirements. + Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature, and identify issues. + Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects. + Participate in brainstorming and problem-solving with Engineering and Production personnel. + Perform preventive and basic maintenance to equipment. + Recommend new technologies for continuous improvement. + Work with composites and other materials. + Comply with work instructions for all machining operations. + Comply with safety rules and regulations during the course of duties. **Essential Skills** + CNC machine operation + Programming + CAD/CAM + G-code + CNC Machining + Composite machining + Working knowledge of CADCAM software + Knowledge and experience using G-Code Programming + Previous CNC machining experience + Three axis milling + Understanding of material properties and characteristics + Working knowledge of various measuring gauges: micrometers, pin gauges, dial indicator, screw pitch gauge, height gauge, and comparator stand/gauge + Ability to do trigonometry and general math computations + Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals + Ability to interact effectively with customers, peers, management, manufacturing personnel, and both technical and non-technical people **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Advanced Computer Knowledge recommended + Composite machining preferred + BobCAD/Esprit CNC programming + Okuma Control experience + Five axis lathe experience preferred **Work Environment** This work is typically performed while standing for long periods in a machine shop or manufacturing environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $45.00/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 Virginia Beach,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.