CNC Machinist

Step into a role where your machining expertise directly supports innovations in clean energy, advanced research, space exploration, and next generation EV and autonomous vehicle development. As a CNC Machinist , youll set up, operate, and adjust CNC mills and lathes using conversational programming while producing high precision components that meet strict quality and engineering standards.

• CNC Machine Setup Set up and run CNC mills/lathes using conversational programming to produce high quality parts

• Program Adjustments Edit programs and make realtime adjustments to maintain accuracy and efficiency

• Blueprint Interpretation Read technical drawings to determine tooling, fixtures, and machining parameters

• First Article Verification Inspect initial parts and adjust setups to ensure conformance

• InProcess Inspections Measure work pieces throughout production using calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Documentation Complete production, quality, and compliance documentation accurately

• Preventative Maintenance Perform and record maintenance on CNC machines and related equipment

• Deburring Deburr machined parts to meet quality and safety standards

• Shipping Support Assist with packaging, shipping, and receiving as needed

• 1+ years experience operating CNC machines

• Experience setting up mills/lathes with conversational programming

• Blueprint Reading Skills Ability to interpret technical drawings and machining requirements

• Machine Setup Proficiency Skilled in selecting tooling, fixtures, and machining parameters

• Inspection Expertise Comfortable using calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Attention to Detail Commitment to producing accurate, high quality components

• Production machining environment with CNC mills, lathes, precision inspection tools, and standard shop equipment

• First Shift: Monday Thursday, 5:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.

• Weekend Shift: Friday Sunday, 7:00 p.m.7:30 a.m. (15% shift differential)

• Safety focused, qualitydriven, and highly collaborative environment supporting complex, high precision projects

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Thornton, CO.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Thornton,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global…