Cnc Lathe Operator

CNC Lathe Operator Join a High?Precision Machining Team

If you take pride in producing tight?tolerance parts and enjoy running well?maintained Fanuc?controlled CNC lathes, this role gives you the chance to work on challenging jobs in a growing shop. You'll handle setups, offsets, tooling, and in?process inspections while contributing to a team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Operate Fanuc CNC lathes and machining centers to produce precision industrial components
• Perform tool changes and adjust offsets to maintain accuracy and part quality
• Make minor program edits to improve efficiency and ensure parts run to spec
• Set up CNC lathes and related equipment for production runs
• Read and interpret blueprints, machine drawings, and GD&T requirements
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and height gauges
• Perform in?process inspections to verify dimensions and maintain quality standards
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain throughput
• Follow quality control procedures to ensure consistent, repeatable results
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all shop safety practices
• Communicate job status and improvement ideas with supervisors and teammates

What You Bring

• 2+ years of CNC lathe experience in a production or job?shop environment
• Proficiency with Fanuc controls and CNC machining centers
• Strong blueprint and GD&T comprehension
• Hands?on experience with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools
• Ability to perform tool changes, offsets, and basic program edits
• Solid understanding of quality inspection and machining best practices
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and safe machine operation
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently

Preferred Experience

• CNC lathe or Swiss machining experience
• Experience setting up CNC lathes and related equipment
• Familiarity with CNC mills and multi?axis machining
• Exposure to job?shop machining and high?mix/low?volume work
• Strong attention to detail and desire to grow machining skills

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A shop that invests in its machinists with training, mentorship, and skill development
• Clear opportunities for advancement and cross?training
• Strong benefits package once hired on
• A culture that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• A recently expanded facility with well?maintained equipment and a stable workflow

Work Environment

You'll work in a traditional job?shop environment machining industrial parts for a variety of OEMs. The facility is older but well?maintained, clean, and recently expanded. Expect to work with:

• Fanuc?controlled CNC lathes and mills
• Precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Standard shop safety practices and industrial attire

Shifts follow typical machine?shop hours with consistent work and a steady production schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.