Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

This Machinist role focuses on setting up, programming, and operating CNC and other types of machines to produce high-quality parts while maintaining strict quality, safety, and documentation standards. You will work with a variety of CNC equipment, perform routine preventive maintenance, and support continuous production across multiple shifts in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines and other machining equipment, including mills and lathes, to produce precision components according to specifications.
• Use conversational programming as well as G-code and M-code to program mills and lathes, including establishing zero and reference points, setting tool registers and offsets, applying tool compensation, and configuring conditional switches.
• Calculate machining requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry to ensure accurate and efficient machining processes.
• Install and adjust three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers on mills and lathes.
• Indicate and secure vises and other workholding devices, and perform tramming and alignment to ensure proper setup and accuracy.
• Load and adjust bar feeder systems to support continuous and efficient production runs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, material documents, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, and machining parameters, including geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Verify machine settings and part quality by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces, making adjustments as needed to maintain specifications.
• Monitor drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, and thread chasing operations to ensure parts meet dimensional and surface finish requirements.
• Detect malfunctions and troubleshoot machining processes, including adjusting and reprogramming controls and replacing worn tools as necessary.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes to maintain consistent product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, and coordinate repairs when needed.
• Maintain continuity between work shifts by documenting actions, irregularities, and ongoing operational needs, and by communicating issues to the appropriate team lead or supervisor.
• Complete and maintain accurate operational documentation, including production records and quality logs.
• Keep the work area and department clean, organized, and free from hazards to support efficient and safe operations.
• Follow all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations, and promptly report or flag any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel.
• Participate in training and skill development activities during the initial training period and as new equipment or processes are introduced.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with horizontal mills and multi-axis CNC mills, including 5-axis machining.
• Proficiency in conversational programming for CNC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of G-code and M-code programming for mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, material documents, specifications, orthographic drawings, and reference planes.
• Experience interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) and applying them to machining operations.
• Skill in setting zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches on CNC machines.
• Ability to calculate machining requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Experience installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
• Competence in indicating and aligning vises and workholding devices and tramming equipment to ensure accurate setups.
• Ability to load and adjust bar feeder systems to support production.
• Experience verifying machine settings and part quality through measurement of first-run and sample workpieces.
• Proficiency in monitoring and adjusting drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, and thread chasing operations.
• Ability to detect malfunctions, troubleshoot machining processes, adjust and reprogram controls, and replace worn tools.
• Familiarity with and adherence to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Experience performing routine preventive maintenance on CNC machines and related equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and quality documentation and logs.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Strong awareness of safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations, with the ability to identify and report safety or equipment issues promptly..

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.