Cnc Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

This role involves setting up and operating CNC machines to manufacture precision components for oil and gas, aerospace, and general industrial applications. You will work with CNC lathes and mills to produce high-quality parts, interpret blueprints, and use precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy and consistency in all machined products.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes to produce precision components.

• Manufacture products used in oil and gas, aerospace, and general industrial manufacturing, including components used to perforate oil and gas wells in preparation for production.

• Interpret and follow blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine machining operations, dimensions, and tolerances.

• Perform machine setup activities, including installing tooling, workholding, and fixtures, and verifying correct machine offsets.

• Use CNC programming, including G-code, to create, edit, or adjust programs for efficient and accurate machining.

• Operate machines equipped with Fanuc and Haas controls and ensure proper use of control features and functions.

• Measure and inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and quality.

• Monitor machining operations, make necessary adjustments to feeds, speeds, and tooling, and troubleshoot issues to maintain part quality and productivity.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow established safety procedures and shop practices.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and support continuous improvement in machining processes.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of CNC machinist experience, completion of CNC education or training, or equivalent CNC schooling.

• Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC mills and CNC lathes.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Proficiency with CNC programming, including G-code, for machining operations.

• Experience working with Fanuc and Haas CNC controls.

• Skill in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.

• Demonstrated ability to perform machine setup for CNC equipment.

• Solid understanding of machining principles for lathes and mills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CNC machining experience is beneficial and may align with more advanced responsibilities.

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience with strong programming skills is highly desirable.

• Experience machining components for oil and gas, aerospace, or general industrial manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with G-code optimization and program troubleshooting.

• Comfort working with multiple machine types, including CNC mills and CNC lathes, in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a structured environment where your experience and programming skills are recognized and rewarded with clear progression opportunities. You can grow your career from foundational CNC experience to more advanced, programming-intensive work, with additional earning potential for high-performing professionals. The team values skilled tradespeople, encourages continuous development, and provides opportunities to take on more responsibility as you demonstrate your capabilities.

Work Environment

This position follows Monday–Friday shifts with a second shift schedule of approximately 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Overtime is available by coming in early, staying late, and working on Saturdays, with current workloads averaging around 55 hours per week. The facility is fully climate controlled, providing a comfortable and stable working environment around CNC mills and lathes equipped with Fanuc and Haas controls, as well as standard precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.