Cnc Machinist

CNC Machinist And Setup Technician

Aerotek is hiring CNC Machinist and Setup Technician

1st shift Monday-Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm Friday 6:30am-12:30pm no lunch

• Set up, operate, and run CNC lathes, vertical CNC mills, 5-axis machining centers, and water-jet systems.
• Perform complete setups across multiple machines, including tooling selection, tool installation, offsets, and program verification.
• Install, change, and verify cutting tools, ensuring proper tool selection, condition, and readiness for production.
• Execute machining operations such as face milling, tapping, drilling, and other processes according to print requirements.
• Read, interpret, and understand G-code and M-code commands to verify program intent and troubleshoot issues during production.
• Make necessary tool, offset, and feed adjustments to maintain print dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using micrometers and calipers (digital and dial) to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Interpret CNC programs, tool paths, and operational layouts to confirm correct machining sequences and operations.
• Accurately record time, quantities, job completion details, and material usage; complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and safe, following shop standards and housekeeping practices.
• Assist team members within the department and support other areas as needed, contributing to a collaborative and flexible team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative in a smaller shop environment by helping with tasks such as cleaning, sweeping, and supporting teammates when production is slower.

• 2–5 years of CNC experience operating CNC mills and lathes, including performing setups, reading programs, and maintaining machining accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with CNC mills, vertical machining centers, vertical mills, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret CNC programs, including G-code and M-code, and understand tool paths and operational layouts.
• Proficiency in performing machining operations such as face milling, tapping, drilling, and related processes per print requirements.
• Strong attention to detail for in-process quality inspections and dimensional verification.
• Skill in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers (digital and dial) for visual and dimensional inspections.
• Basic knowledge of tooling, including understanding where tooling is used, how setups are performed, and how changeovers are completed.
• Ability to make tool, offset, and feed adjustments to maintain required dimensions and surface finishes.
• Capability to accurately document time, quantities, job completion details, and material usage.
• Comfort working in a job shop environment with frequent setups, smaller batch orders, and custom products.

• Programming experience for CNC machines is a strong plus but not required.
• Familiarity with HAAS CNC equipment is highly beneficial due to the standardized equipment in the shop.
• Experience working in a smaller, collaborative shop environment where teamwork and initiative are valued.
• Willingness to assist with general shop upkeep, including cleaning, organizing, and supporting coworkers.
• Interest in building a personal tool base; the company offers a purchase program to help employees acquire tools over time.
• Ownership of personal tools such as Allen keys, wrenches, micrometers, and calipers is a plus but not required.

This is a family-owned and operated manufacturing environment that emphasizes work-life balance, stability, and employee well-being. The company provides fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, with employees only contributing for added family coverage. The culture prioritizes family and personal time, reflected in a strong track record of no weekend work over the last two years and early Friday departures.

Employees benefit from a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere where training on modern HAAS equipment is encouraged and growth in technical knowledge is actively supported.