2nd Shift CNC Operator

CNC Machinist and Operators (Mills, Lathes, Swiss) | Up to $40/hr

Elevate Your CNC Career with a Leading Precision Manufacturing Company

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist looking for a clean, modern facility, cutting-edge equipment, and a team that values your expertise? Join a growing manufacturer supporting the medical, aerospace, and precision machining industries. We offer competitive pay, multiple schedule options, career advancement opportunities, and a stable work environment where your skills make an impact every day.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Earn $28-$45/hour based on experience

Multiple shifts available including weekends

4-day workweek options (Monday-Thursday) available

Clean, climate-controlled, high-tech manufacturing environment

Work on precision components for medical and aerospace applications

Modern CNC equipment including Haas and multi-axis machines

Strong leadership and team-oriented culture

Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Stable, growing company with consistent workloads

CNC Machinist Responsibilities

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC machining processes while producing high-quality precision components to exact specifications.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and/or Swiss machining centers
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and machine troubleshooting
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Make minor program edits and adjustments at the machine
• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and gauges
• Machine aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and specialty materials to tight tolerances
• Run both short-run and high-volume production jobs
• Complete production and quality documentation using electronic systems and tablets
• Maintain quality, safety, and productivity standards
• Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and quality teams to ensure successful production

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1 year of CNC machining experience
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, and/or Swiss machines
• Ability to perform setups, tool changes, and offset adjustments
• Experience using precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and commitment to quality workmanship

Preferred

• Experience with Haas CNC machines
• Multi-axis machining experience
• Swiss machining experience
• Experience in medical device, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of tight-tolerance machining and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)

Pay & Benefits

• Overtime opportunities available
• Weekend shift opportunities
• Monday-Thursday schedules available
• State-of-the-art CNC equipment
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Contract-to-hire pathway
• Work for a global leader in drive and motion technology

Ideal Candidates Have Experience As:

CNC Machinist • CNC Mill Machinist • CNC Lathe Machinist • Swiss Machinist • Setup Machinist • CNC Operator • CNC Setup Technician • Multi-Axis Machinist • Precision Machinist • Tooling Technician • Manufacturing Technician • Aerospace Machinist • Medical Device Machinist • Haas Machinist

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/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 Chaska, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.