**CNC Operator** **Job Description** The CNC Operator performs daily inspections and pre-startup preventive maintenance. The role involves reading drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine the dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, as well as the sequence of operations and setup requirements. The operator starts and operates hydraulic and mechanical presses, loading and unloading machines efficiently and productively. They must be open to frequent supervision and assistance regarding machine setup. Consistent attendance, adherence to instructions, and safety procedures are crucial. **Responsibilities** + Perform daily inspection and pre-startup preventive maintenance. + Read drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine workpiece dimensions and setup requirements. + Start and operate hydraulic and mechanical presses. + Load and unload machines efficiently. + Accept supervision and assistance for machine setup. + Maintain consistent attendance and follow management directions. + Observe safety and security procedures, using equipment and materials properly. + Keep tools, dies, and machine controls in good working condition, reporting any issues to the press supervisor. + Ensure paperwork is filled out completely and accurately. + Clean up the working area and surroundings. **Essential Skills** + Ability to use simple measuring tools such as calipers, measuring tape, and scales. + Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using American weight, volume, and distance units. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Mechanical inclination and industrial experience. **Work Environment** The role is based in a manufacturing facility with a total of 60 employees. The dress code requires long pants (jeans or dickies) and steel-toe shoes. The job involves significant walking, bending, and standing, with the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Employees must use their hands and reach with their arms frequently, and the role often requires talking or hearing. Occasionally, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, or crawling is required. Specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception are essential. The work environment is subject to external weather conditions, and employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the workplace is usually loud. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazleton, PA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Hazleton,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.