CNC Mill Operator – Craft Precision Parts for Recreational Aircraft

Join a team where craftsmanship meets aviation.

We manufacture high‑quality Cylinder Heads for recreational airplanes, and we're looking for a motivated CNC Mill Operator who enjoys hands‑on work, precision machining, and a clean, climate‑controlled shop environment.

What You’ll DoLift, handle, and process Cylinder Heads weighing 20–30 lbs throughout your shift.Grind and deburr parts between flanges to ensure clean, accurate finishes.Perform precision measurement and inspection using micrometers and calipers.Document your work and defects using both computer systems and travelers.Operate CNC mills across multiple machines — no setups required.Apply mechanical aptitude with hand tools, grinders, and measurement equipment.What You BringEssential SkillsExperience using micrometers and calipersAbility to operate CNC millsStrong mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand toolsPreferred SkillsAbility to read and interpret blueprintsEducation or interest in advancing in CNC machiningWhy You’ll Love Working HereHands‑on CNC setup training — we turn operators into full setup machinists.Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, health, and 401(k) with a 6% match.Year‑end bonuses based on shop performance.100% tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.Your Work Environment

Enjoy a clean, bright, and comfortable shop featuring both modern and legacy machines.

Air‑conditioned in summerHeated in winterWell‑maintained, organized, and built for productivity

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fridley, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fridley,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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