**Job Title: Machinist** **Job Description** As a Machinist, you will be responsible for operating CNC Machines in a job shop setting to manufacture complex components with tight tolerances. You will ensure these components are crafted from print to exacting quality and delivery deadlines. On-the-job training is provided as needed. **Responsibilities** + Perform advanced setup operations and adjust machine tools based on provided programs. + Adjust and check programming for accuracy. + Operate CNC machine tools to execute a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diverse line of work. + Adjust speeds and feeds during operation for optimal performance. + Work from programming instructions, operational data, and machine setup instructions to define and code tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations, and console settings for operations like bore, mill, drill, face, thread, and occasional profiling and contouring. + Check parts for conformance to specifications. + Manage multiple units simultaneously. + Perform multiple setups, offsets, and program edits using G&M Codes. + Complete 1-piece jobs from print to finish, including tool changing and maintaining multiple runs. + Handle parts that take 400-700 hours to machine, made of extremely expensive alloys, with the smallest part weighing 10,000 lbs and the largest 100,000 lbs. **Essential Skills** + Blueprint reading - print to part machining. + GD&T knowledge to determine if a part can still be machined per spec. + 4+ years experience in print to part machining using CNC Mills or Lathes. + 4+ years editing or programming G&M codes using controls such as Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc, Mazak, or others. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience machining larger parts, 10,000 lbs or more. + Experience with Heidenhain or Siemens controls. + Willingness to take on new builds and projects. **Why Work Here?** This is a contract-to-direct role offering significant growth opportunities. Enjoy working with some of the largest mills in the country and receive on-the-job training in unfamiliar areas. This position offers substantial shift premiums and the chance to learn a trade that can lead to career advancement. **Work Environment** This position is located on a job shop manufacturing floor with exposure to oil, dirt, debris, fumes, moving machinery and equipment, and occasional high decibels. The shop floor is climate-controlled. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times. Work hours vary with available shifts including a 3rd shift (Mon-Thurs 4:15 pm-4:45 am with a 16% shift premium), weekend shift (Fri-Sun 5 am-5:30 pm), and day shift (Mon-Thurs 6 am-4:30 pm). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Merrill, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.47 - $36.20/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 Merrill,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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.