Machinist

Job Title: Machinist
Job Description
The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machines to produce high-precision metal components used in energy, industrial, and field-service applications. This role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, and experience machining parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment and capable of producing high-quality parts with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities

• Set up CNC lathes, mills, or multi-axis machines, including tooling installation, offsets, and program loading.
• Operate machines to produce precision components according to engineering drawings and work orders.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to maintain accuracy, surface finish, and dimensional tolerances.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on tooling, feeds, speeds, and machine functions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Verify part dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements before starting production.
• Ensure all finished parts meet customer and internal specifications.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate production records.
• Identify non-conforming parts and take corrective action to prevent recurring issues.

Essential Skills

• CNC Machining experience
• Experience with mills and lathes
• Precision machining to tight tolerances
• Blueprint reading

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manual lathe or manual mill experience
• Programming experience
• Experience with g code

Work Environment
The work is conducted in a shop setting that may become hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Employees will work on manufacturing products such as valves, overlay old parts, and create custom work for pipes in geothermal applications. Shifts are from 5 AM to 1:30 PM in the summer and 7 AM to 3:30 PM during other seasons
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bakersfield, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Bakersfield,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.