Cnc Operator

CNC Operator

Join a clean, climate-controlled machining environment as a CNC Operator on either 1st, 2nd, and weekend shift where you will operate a variety of CNC mills and lathes, perform minor program edits, and ensure high-quality parts for automotive, military, and medical applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of CNC mills and lathes, including Mori Seki mills, Kitamura mills, and Robodrills equipped with Fanuc controllers.
• Run production jobs for companies such as Space X
• Perform basic G and M code edits at the machine to adjust feeds, speeds, and tool paths as needed.
• Perform tool changes and monitor tool wear to maintain part quality and machine efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues on CNC machines, including alarms, dimensional discrepancies, and surface finish concerns.
• Work from blueprints and setup sheets to correctly load parts, set up workholding, and verify proper program selection.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, CMMs, gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Support secondary operations performed in the CNC department on production parts as needed.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 3 years of CNC operating experience or completion of a trade school program in machining or a related field.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC mills or CNC lathes in a production environment.
• Prior production operating experience in a machining or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMMs, and other precision measurement tools.
• Experience machining from various blueprints and setup sheets.
• Strong shop math skills for measurements, offsets, and dimensional calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade school degree or formal training in CNC machining or a related discipline.
• Experience working with Haas mills and turning centers in a production environment.
• Comfort working with multiple machine types, including mills, lathes, and Robo-Drills.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, employee-focused organization that offers meaningful long-term rewards and a supportive culture. The company provides an employee ownership structure with a 401(k) match and the potential to build significant stock value over time. Competitive medical, vision, and dental benefits help keep healthcare costs low, with an example family plan kept very affordable. You will work in a clean, climate-controlled machining environment that supports comfort and consistency year-round.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled production machining environment where the CNC department performs secondary operations on production parts. The facility includes multiple Haas mills, turning centers, and Fanuc Robo-Drills, along with Mori Seki mills, Kitamura mills, and Robodrills using Fanuc controllers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

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.

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.