Cnc Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist
Job Description
This role supports the Toolroom Department by programming and operating primarily CNC mills and occasionally lathes to make and maintain progressive dies used in high-volume stamping production. You set up CNC equipment, interpret blueprints, perform machine changeovers, and carry out both CNC and manual machining to ensure tools and dies meet precise specifications.
Responsibilities

• Program and run CNC mills and occasionally CNC lathes to support toolroom operations.
• Set up CNC machines, including tooling, workholding, and offsets, to produce parts to specification.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine machining methods and sequences.
• Perform machine changeovers efficiently to support varying production and toolroom needs.
• Carry out manual machining using vertical mills, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses.
• Work on and maintain progressive dies as needed for high-volume stamping production.
• Sharpen and maintain tools and dies to ensure consistent performance and product quality.
• Apply shop math and GD&T principles to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments to perform accurate inspections.
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects or deviations and make necessary adjustments.
• Operate manual grinders and perform surface grinding to achieve required finishes and tolerances.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area in the machine shop.
• Collaborate with toolroom team members to troubleshoot machining and die issues and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CNC machining, including programming and operation of CNC mills.
• Experience with CNC set-up, including tooling, fixturing, and machine offsets.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Strong shop math skills to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and machining parameters.
• Hands-on experience with manual milling using vertical mills.
• Hands-on experience with manual lathe operation.
• Experience operating surface grinders and manual grinders.
• Ability to perform CNC grinding and manual grinding operations.
• Familiarity with progressive dies and die cutting processes.
• Ability to perform tool and die sharpening to maintain cutting performance.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and their application in machining and inspection.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience with general machine operating in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to conduct accurate visual inspections of machined parts and tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a toolroom environment focused on progressive dies and high-volume stamping support.
• Familiarity with Mastercam for CNC programming.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software for reading or preparing part and tool drawings.
• Understanding of multi-axis CNC machine operation.
• Experience in surface grinding and die maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with toolmakers and other shop personnel.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting machining and die-related issues.

Why Work Here?
You join a supportive, unionized environment that offers structured benefits and protections, including union benefits and weekly pay. The facility continues to invest in growth with added space and new machinery, creating opportunities to work with updated equipment and expand your skills. You work alongside a very friendly group of people in a collaborative shop culture that values teamwork, craftsmanship, and long-term stability.
Work Environment
This position is based in a machine shop and toolroom environment that can be loud due to active machining and stamping operations. The facility is kept clean, with particular attention to cleanliness in the tapping area. The company has recently added approximately 25,000 square feet to accommodate new machinery and additional warehousing space, providing an expanded and modernized work area. You work with CNC mills, lathes, vertical mills, surface grinders, drill presses, and related tooling and inspection equipment in a collaborative and friendly atmosphere.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.97 - $32.65/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 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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 leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.