**Job Title: CNC Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will work with blueprints, drawings, and specifications to set up and operate CNC machines. This role involves ensuring the quality of parts produced, performing secondary operations, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. **Responsibilities** + Strive towards a culture of proactive safety. + Work from drawings, blueprints, job layouts, or other written specifications. + Determine feeds, speeds, tooling, and operational sequences. + Set up and inspect the first article part on any proven program for Quality Assurance verification with an 80% approval rate. + Change cutting tools and location of workpieces during the machining process. + Install cutting tools and work holding devices to handle the size of stock to be machined. + Operate and adjust machines until parts conform with specifications and time standards. + Make necessary adjustments to setups during operations to maintain accurate production. + Complete secondary setups. + Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions. + Detect and report significant variances in job standards. + Train and monitor operators assigned to machines after completing the first article of verification. + Run multiple CNC machines. + Perform secondary operations using various machines/tools such as files, drill presses, and sanders. + Assist operators in inspecting dimensions with proper tools and gauges. + Ensure the quality of parts before forwarding them to the next operation/process. + Maintain the cleanliness of the work area and general housekeeping. + Report any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management/Maintenance. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience with CNC machines, including the ability to install vises, cut jaws, and pick up zeros. + Proficiency in using and reading measuring equipment. + Experience setting up a 3-axis CNC mill. + Ability to replace tooling in a CNC, including setting a new Z tool height and replacing a broken or worn tool. + Understanding of and experience with offsets and adjusting them. + Experience with edge finders and dial indicators. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Haas CNC machines is beneficial. + Familiarity with milling and lathe operations. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values safety and quality in a clean environment. Benefit from a 10% shift differential upon conversion to a full-time position. Enjoy comprehensive benefits starting the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment, including Blue Cross of Illinois coverage, two weeks of vacation, and holidays. Work with a company that partners with a large government contractor, offering stability and growth opportunities. **Work Environment** The work environment is climate-controlled and clean, featuring a large CNC department with about 12 operators per shift. Employees work near moving mechanical parts and are exposed to airborne particles and chemicals. The noise level is usually very loud, requiring safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes. The shift schedule offers flexibility with multiple options, including A, B, C, and D shifts, catering to various work-life balance preferences. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RALEIGH, NC. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/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 RALEIGH,NC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.