**CNC Mazak Mills Operator** **Job Description** This role involves planning machining operations by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters. You will be responsible for managing stock inventory, programming mills and lathes, setting up equipment, and ensuring precise machining operations. Adherence to safety and quality standards is essential. **Responsibilities** + Plan machining operations by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, and machining parameters. + Manage stock inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating needs, placing orders, and verifying receipts. + Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and switches. + Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers. + Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position. + Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards. + Maintain specifications by observing operations such as drilling, grooving, and cutting, taking measurements, and troubleshooting. + Ensure safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. + Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs. + Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management. **Essential Skills** + Experience as a manual machinist or CNC machinist. + Proficiency in CNC mill programming and operation. + Ability to set up and operate CNC Mazak Mills. + Familiarity with blueprint reading and Mazak machinery. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school graduate or trade school is preferred. + Experience in manual machining. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, along with Paid Time Off and Holidays. Benefit from a 401(k) Plan with a match and profitability bonuses. Gain opportunities for cross-training on various equipment, including welding and maintenance. **Work Environment** Work in a clean job shop environment with efficiently laid-out CNC and Machining equipment. Join a growing team of professionals, with opportunities to expand skills across different machinery and processes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bolingbrook, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Bolingbrook,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.