**Job Title: CNC Operator - Entry Level** **Job Description** Join our team as a General Production Operator where you will be operating mills, primarily working with aluminum materials. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals looking to get their foot in the door with CNC operations and learn to do setups down the road. You will begin by tapping holes, assisting in cutting metals when necessary, and eventually progress to operating CNC machines. **Responsibilities** + Operate mills and work with aluminum materials. + Start by tapping holes and assist in cutting metals as needed. + Load and unload materials as part of daily tasks. + Perform occasional sanding tasks. + Work towards operating CNC machines as skills develop. **Essential Skills** + Ability to stand on feet for extended periods. + Capability to handle a loud machine shop environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Interest in learning CNC operations. + Willingness to work in a production and machine operating environment. **Why Work Here?** Experience the warmth of a small family-like team environment where you have the freedom to listen to your headphones while working. Benefit from the opportunity to grow your skills in CNC operations in a supportive setting. **Work Environment** Work in a machine shop environment located at a newer facility on Norex Drive. The shop is loud, but it is clean and well-maintained, providing a comfortable setting for production work. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.27 - $20.27/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 Chaska,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 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.