Travel CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Travel CNC Machinist

Location: Pontiac & Peoria, IL

Pay: $40/hr

Per Diem: $166/day (paid 7 days per week)

Shift: 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekend Shifts Available

Overview

We're hiring experienced CNC Machinists for a travel assignment in Central Illinois. This role requires travel and temporary relocation to support a major manufacturing operation producing high-precision engine components.

You'll work in a fast-paced production environment machining critical parts used in advanced fuel injection and emissions systems. Candidates should have experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls and be comfortable working to tight tolerances.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manufacture precision engine components including pistons, bypass pills, and DOC fittings.
• Operate and monitor CNC equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Work with tight tolerances, including sub-micron applications.
• Make offsets, adjustments, and maintain quality standards throughout production.

Equipment Used

• Tsugami Swiss Lathe (5-axis, Fanuc controls)
• Robodrill CNC Mill (Fanuc controls)
• Bahmueller CNC Grinding Machines (Siemens controls with Fanuc robot cells)

Required Experience

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience (7+ preferred)
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
• Experience holding tight machining tolerances
• Experience in production-style machining environments
• Experience with CNC lathes, mills, or grinding equipment

Preferred Experience

• Swiss machining (Tsugami, Citizen, Star, Tornos, etc.)
• CNC grinding experience
• Robodrill machining centers
• High-precision or aerospace/medical device manufacturing
• Experience with sub-micron tolerances

Travel & Per Diem Information

• Must be willing to travel to Central Illinois for the assignment
• $40/hr plus $166/day per diem paid all 7 days
• Holiday pay included
• 6+ month contract opportunity

Available Shifts

• 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 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 position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,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.