Cnc Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

The CNC Machinist will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills, and routers with precision and compliance to meet both company and customer requirements. This role involves programming parts, providing training and guidance to new machinists, and assisting team members to enhance skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products.

• Program parts and provide skill development, guidance, and training to other machine operators.

• Set up and operate CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

• Conduct trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.

• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut.

• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machines and adjust machine controls as required.

• Confer with production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

• Verify conformance of finished product to specifications using precision measuring instruments.

• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.

• Observe all 1st article, in-process, and final inspection requirements.

• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of relevant CNC machining experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of CNC machining techniques and methods.

• Understanding of tool geometry, applications, speeds, and feeds.

• Proficiency in programming CNC machines at the controller.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, including GD&T.

• Skilled in using precision measuring tools.

• Ability to set up machines based on setup sheets.

• Ability to indicate tooling.

• Strong ability to work independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using precision measuring devices.

• Solid math skills.

• Manual Lathe experience.

• Troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with Haas mills and tooling.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plans with matching, dental and vision insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and referral programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer a supportive environment for professional growth.

Work Environment

The position involves working an 8-hour shift from Monday to Friday in a clean and climate-controlled facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $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 Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.