CNC Operator - 1st Shift

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator Job Description

The CNC Machine Operator sets up and operates CNC machinery to produce precision parts according to blueprints and job orders. This role ensures parts meet exact specifications, supports quality control processes, and maintains equipment in a safe and efficient machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and complete machine setup sheets to understand production requirements and tooling needs.

• Set up CNC machines for production, including loading tooling, adjusting offsets, and preparing materials.

• Assist in developing and following quality control plan details to ensure consistent product quality.

• Follow first-piece inspection procedures to validate machine setup and part accuracy before full production.

• Acquire and stage parts and materials to be machined according to job orders and production schedules.

• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions to determine machining requirements.

• Machine parts to required specifications using CNC equipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Inspect machined parts using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to verify conformance to specifications.

• Move completed parts to designated areas, maintaining organized material flow throughout the shop.

• Monitor tooling condition during production and replace worn tooling as needed to maintain quality and productivity.

• Remove and return tooling to the appropriate storage locations when jobs are complete.

• Suggest improved machining methods and process adjustments to increase job efficiency and reduce waste.

• Work in compliance with OSHA and ISO standards, following all safety and quality procedures.

• Perform daily preventive maintenance duties on machines, including cleaning, basic inspections, and minor adjustments.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining or CNC operator experience.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job orders for production requirements.

• Proficiency in setting up and operating CNC machines for production runs.

• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to inspect parts.

• Capability to follow first-piece inspection procedures and quality control plans.

• Knowledge of tooling usage, replacement, and care in a CNC machining environment.

• Familiarity with working under OSHA and ISO standards and following safety procedures.

• Stable work history, including at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous company.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience suggesting and implementing machining method improvements to enhance efficiency.

• Background performing daily preventive maintenance on CNC machines.

• Prior exposure to machine shop environments and production workflows.

• Setup experience is not required but is considered a strong plus.

• Comfort reading and following detailed tooling instructions.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation that offers strong opportunities for professional development and advancement. The role provides significant overtime availability for those who want to increase their earnings. You will work in a setting that values consistent, long-term employment and rewards reliable, high-quality work.

Work Environment

This position is based in a machine shop environment that can be slightly dirty due to normal machining operations. You will work around CNC machines, tooling, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers. The standard schedule is a first-shift role, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (10-hour shifts), with additional overtime opportunities as needed. Safety standards aligned with OSHA and ISO guidelines are followed, and employees are expected to wear appropriate shop attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a machining environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.