**Job Title: Prototype Machinist** **Job Description** As a Prototype Machinist, you will perform manual and CNC machining operations, handling diverse and complex tasks to manufacture, rework, and machine new products. You will operate mills, lathes, and Bridgeport machines, and work on specialty items, interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles. You will manufacture fixtures, perform inspections using precision measuring instruments, and interface with engineering and manufacturing departments. Your role requires setting up and operating all machines to produce parts, often holding very close tolerances, and familiarity with CAD software and CAD/CAM tools. You will read, edit, and write G Code and M Code, determining and organizing operations, procedures, and sequences, and selecting tooling, methods, and standard feeds and speeds. **Responsibilities** + Perform manual and CNC machining operations to manufacture, rework, and machine new products. + Operate mills, lathes, and Bridgeport machines. + Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles. + Manufacture fixtures and perform inspections using precision measuring instruments. + Interface with engineering and manufacturing departments. + Set up and operate all machines to produce parts with close tolerances. + Utilize CAD software and CAD/CAM tools. + Read, edit, and write G Code and M Code. + Determine and organize operations, procedures, and sequences. + Select tooling, methods, and standard feeds and speeds. + Operate under minimum supervision and train others when requested. + Manage priorities and workload independently. + Maintain a neat and clean work area, ensuring high standards of quality, throughput, safety, cost reduction, and customer service. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in CNC programming and Mastercam. + Ability to write programs for machines and perform live edits. + Experience with mills, lathes, and manual machining. + Capability in blueprint interpretation and troubleshooting. + Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently. + Understanding of G & M Codes functions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in prototyping and prototype machining. + Ability to perform changeovers and grinding. + Familiarity with Edgecam is an advantage. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, and life insurance options. Benefit from short and long-term disability plans, health spending accounts, and transportation benefits. We offer an Employee Assistance Program and generous time off including PTO, vacation, and sick leave. **Work Environment** Work in a very clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit shop. You will have your own area equipped with mills, lathes, and manual machines, as well as a workbench and laptop right next to your machine area. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elyria, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $31.52 - $34.57/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 Elyria,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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.