**Job Title: Lathe Machinist** **Job Description** We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC lathes to precise tolerances and specifications for aerospace parts. **Responsibilities** + Operate CNC lathes for short runs to produce between 40-60 parts. + Perform 1-5 setups daily by selecting appropriate cutting tools, installing soft jaws and boring them true, loading collets, setting chuck pressure, and loading/editing programs. + Edit and proofread CNC programs (G&M code). + Interpret computer-generated setup sheets and blueprints to determine proper tooling, fixtures, feeds, speeds, and machining sequences. + Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges. + Perform first and last piece inspections. + Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions. **Essential Skills** + Experience in CNC lathe operating and setup, with the ability to perform up to 5 setups a day. + Proficiency in selecting appropriate cutting tools, installing tools, installing soft jaws, loading collets, setting chuck pressure, and loading/editing programs. + Ability to load the CNC program, edit feeds/speeds, adjust depths of cut, add tool offsets, or change toolpaths. + Understanding of GD&T and prior experience with quality inspection, particularly with tight tolerances. + Capability to interpret feature control frames and understanding datums, forms, orientations, profiles, and location tolerances. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + CNC programming from scratch. + Experience with Fanuc Oi, Fanuc 21i, Haas, and Okuma controls. **Why Work Here?** Join a highly innovative environment that utilizes a smart factory roadmap using data, digital twins, and embedded systems to enhance operator support and production flow. Enjoy working in a climate-controlled, clean, and well-lit facility. Be part of a niche product team that creates unique flight-critical components for high-end aerospace programs, offering stability within the aerospace industry. Benefit from competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. **Work Environment** This role is for the night shift from 5:30 pm to 5 am, with a 10% shift premium. Work in the U.S. headquarters for aerospace operations in a climate-controlled, well-lit, and clean facility. The company specializes in precision gear and gearbox manufacturing for aerospace, employing roughly 100 people. With a long-standing operation since 2007, the facility provides broad capabilities including machining, heat treat, plating, and inspection, supplying flight-critical components to major aerospace OEMs. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Fraser, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Fraser,MI. **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.