Cnc Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

This role sets up and operates both manual and CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders, to machine plastic and metal workpieces to precise specifications. You will work to exacting tolerances, determine appropriate speeds and feeds, interpret blueprints, and help ensure the quality of finished products. In addition to machining, you may serve as a final inspector for manufactured components, verifying that all parts meet required standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to machine plastic and metal workpieces according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Run manual lathes and mills, boring machines, drill presses, and grinders to produce parts to tight tolerances.
• Determine proper speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding methods to achieve high-quality results and efficient production.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, visualizing the finished product and planning machining operations accordingly.
• Recognize, report, and help correct errors or inconsistencies in blueprints and work instructions.
• Operate and troubleshoot CNC machines, including 5-axis equipment, to maintain accuracy and minimize downtime.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify dimensions.
• Perform grinding operations using surface grinders and Blanchard grinders to achieve required finishes and dimensions.
• Carry out mechanical assembly tasks that require reading and following blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Monitor machine performance, identify issues, and perform basic troubleshooting to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Follow established shop procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards throughout all machining and inspection activities.
• May function as final inspector for finished products, ensuring all parts meet dimensional and quality requirements before release.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience operating CNC machines, including mills and lathes, in a manufacturing or shop environment.
• 3+ years of experience with CNC mills and lathes, including setup and operation.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or shop experience, working with machine tools and production equipment.
• Proficiency operating CNC lathes and mills.
• Proficiency operating manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with CNC troubleshooting and machine operation.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC machines.
• Skill using grinders, including surface and Blanchard grinders.
• Experience operating drill presses and other common shop machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining processes.
• Ability to work to exacting tolerances and maintain consistent part quality.
• Ability to determine appropriate speeds and feeds for various materials and tooling.
• Capability to visualize the finished product and plan machining steps accordingly.
• Ability to recognize and report potential blueprint errors or inconsistencies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers (mikes), calipers, and height gauges.
• Experience operating surface grinders and Blanchard grinders.
• Assembly experience that involves reading and following blueprints.
• Familiarity with robotics in a machining or manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with a variety of plastics and metals.
• Experience functioning as a final inspector or performing detailed dimensional inspections is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a climate-controlled facility with a highly attractive pay structure and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through voluntary overtime. The organization offers a family-oriented atmosphere and a close-knit team, with many supervisors having started on the shop floor and grown into leadership roles. The business is very stable, with a long history and strong profitability, which supports competitive compensation and long-term career security. Employees benefit from a union environment, opportunities to earn substantial income, and enhanced overtime rates, including double time on Sundays and holidays.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with approximately 80 employees across three shifts, fostering a smaller, family-style atmosphere. The position is on second shift, typically from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The shop operates as a union environment and offers the opportunity for voluntary overtime, including work on most holidays with double-time pay on Sundays and holidays. You will work around CNC and manual machine tools, grinders, drill presses, and precision inspection equipment in a well-organized production setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Jeffersonville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $62400.00/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.

Come and see me for further details

This is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.