CNC Machinist

CNC Lathe Machinist

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC lathes to machine steel components used in construction equipment. You will work from blueprints and CNC programs, perform precision measurements, and ensure parts meet strict quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized machine shop.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a stable, long-tenured environment where craftsmanship and quality are highly valued. The company offers paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) with match, holiday pay, profit sharing, and a yearly bonus. The culture emphasizes pride in work, treating employees like family, and maintaining a clean, well-organized shop where people build impressive, heavy-duty equipment and often stay for many years.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to machine steel parts for construction equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to determine machining requirements.
• Perform CNC setups, including tooling changes, changeovers, and machine adjustments.
• Read G and M codes and make program edits as needed to achieve correct dimensions and finishes.
• Inspect and measure parts per blueprint specifications using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial bore gauges.
• Apply shop math, including algebra and trigonometry, to solve machining and setup problems.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move large steel components and tooling safely.
• Follow workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, and standards at all times.
• Collaborate with leads and teammates to ensure production goals and quality standards are consistently met.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC lathes.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience inspecting own parts using micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges.
• Proficiency in reading G and M codes, including understanding the difference between G00 (rapid) and G01 (feed rate).
• Experience editing CNC programs to correct or optimize machining operations.
• Capability to perform tooling changes and changeovers on CNC machinery.
• Solid understanding of shop math, including algebra and trigonometry, for machining applications.
• Ability to program and adjust CNC machines, preferably with Fanuc controls.
• Ownership of personal precision tools, including micrometers and dial calipers.
• Commitment to following safety regulations and best practices in a machine shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Experience working with CNC machinery in a production environment.
• Familiarity with grinding processes as part of machining operations.
• Comfort working with large steel components used in construction and heavy equipment.
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship, with a focus on producing high-quality parts.
• Ability to work effectively on a 2nd shift schedule.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills within a multi-machinist shop.

This is a Permanent position based out of Walton Hills, OH.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.

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.

- PTO - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401k match - Holiday pay - Profit Sharing - Yearly Bonus

This is a Permanent position based out of Walton Hills, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Walton Hills,OH.

About Aerotek

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 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.