1st Shift Machinist

Job Title: Machinist - 1st Shift

Job Description

The Machinist sets up and operates CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers to produce precision parts that meet engineering specifications. This role translates engineering drawings and design requirements into accurate machining operations while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Prototrak mills and other machining centers to produce precision components.

• Load raw materials into machines and ensure proper alignment and secure fixturing.

• Select appropriate tooling and adjust machine offsets to meet required tolerances.

• Run machines to produce parts that meet engineering specifications and quality standards.

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.

• Translate design and engineering requirements into efficient machining operations.

• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to inspect parts and verify dimensions.

• Perform CNC setup activities, including tooling changes, fixture setup, and program selection.

• Support basic programming or adjustment of CNC programs as needed to optimize part quality and cycle times.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures in the shop.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T tolerances and specifications.

• Proficiency in CNC setup, including loading materials, selecting tooling, and adjusting offsets.

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to verify part dimensions.

• Experience with CNC machining processes and producing parts to tight tolerances.

• Ability to translate design and engineering requirements into practical machining operations.

• Experience with programming using G and M codes or conversational programming for CNC machines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fixture design to support efficient and accurate machining.

• Experience working with both CNC mills and lathes in a production or job shop environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail when working with precision components.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a small, close-knit shop team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive, tight-knit team that values collaboration, reliability, and mutual respect. The shop offers a stable day-shift schedule, creating a predictable work-life balance. As a family-owned environment, leadership focuses on treating employees fairly, listening to their input, and working with them through challenges. You can expect a workplace where people know each other well, help one another, and take pride in producing quality work together.

Work Environment

This role is based in a typical machine shop and warehouse-style facility that can be hot during the summer months and may be somewhat dirty due to normal machining operations. You will work on CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers and regularly handle metal materials, tooling, and precision measuring instruments. The team is a small, close-knit group that works together closely on the shop floor, fostering a collaborative and hands-on environment. Standard day-shift hours support a consistent routine in a practical, production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hebron, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Hebron,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.

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.