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TRAVEL Cnc Lathe Machinist

$160 per day

Aerotek

Traveling CNC Lathe Machinist – High OT + $160 Daily Per Diem

Location: Grantsburg, WI

Start Date: August 17th, August 31st, and September 14th

Per Diem: $160/day

Hours: 50+ hours/week (plenty of overtime available)

Overview

We are seeking a Traveling CNC Lathe Machinist to join our team in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for experienced machinists looking to maximize earnings with consistent overtime and a strong daily per diem .

If you’re skilled in CNC lathe setup, enjoy hands-on problem solving, and want to work in a clean, organized shop environment—this role offers both stability and earning potential.

What You’ll Do

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes with live tooling

  • Select tooling, establish offsets, and load programs across various machines

  • Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements

  • Operate Fanuc and Siemens controls

  • Make program edits to improve quality and efficiency

  • Run production parts and monitor machine performance

  • Perform quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges

  • Troubleshoot issues such as tool wear and dimensional discrepancies

  • Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong CNC lathe setup experience

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T

  • Experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls

  • Solid understanding of machining processes and quality standards

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently in a production environment

Schedule Options

  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM

  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM

If you're a driven CNC machinist looking to earn strong money with overtime and per diem, this is a great opportunity to jump into a solid project

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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 | 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.

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