Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC turning centers and mills to produce high-precision industrial bearings used in power distribution and coolant systems for data centers. The position is on the night shift and involves working with metal components, maintaining very tight tolerances, and interpreting detailed blueprints to ensure all parts meet exact specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning centers to machine metal industrial bearings according to detailed engineering drawings.
• Operate both CNC mills and CNC lathes to produce components that meet strict dimensional and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine machining operations, dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements.
• Maintain very fine tolerances in accordance with drawing requirements and adjust machine settings as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Use micrometers (up to 25 inches), calipers, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect parts and verify dimensions.
• Monitor machine operations throughout the shift, identify issues, and make necessary adjustments to maintain consistent quality.
• Handle and machine parts, including bearings weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, in a safe and controlled manner.
• Apply strong math skills to calculate dimensions, offsets, and machine parameters for accurate machining.
• Assist with basic CNC program edits or adjustments using G and M codes as needed to improve part quality or efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all shop safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve machining issues and continuously improve processes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a CNC machine operator or CNC machinist working with metal components.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC turning centers.
• Ability to operate both CNC mills and CNC lathes in a production environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated capability to maintain very fine tolerances per drawing requirements.
• Proficiency using micrometers (up to 25 inches), calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Solid math skills to support accurate measurements, calculations, and machine adjustments.
• Experience working with industrial bearings or similar precision components is highly beneficial.
• Willingness and ability to work a night shift schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• G and M code experience for CNC programming or program editing is preferred.
• Experience performing CNC machine setups, including tooling and fixture changes.
• Experience operating a variety of CNC equipment, including mills and lathes.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment producing components for power distribution, coolant systems, or similar applications.
• General CNC operator or machinist qualifications and training.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing organization that supports critical power distribution and coolant systems for data centers, offering the opportunity to work with advanced CNC equipment and high-precision components. The company promotes a professional, team-oriented culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are priorities, and where skilled tradespeople can grow their technical capabilities and build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This is a night shift position with hours approximately 3:30 PM to midnight, Monday through Friday. You will work in a manufacturing facility that produces metal industrial bearings, including parts weighing up to about 50 pounds. The environment includes CNC turning centers, mills, and other machining equipment, along with precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers. The role requires standing for extended periods, handling metal components, and working around production machinery while following all safety protocols and shop-floor procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Company benefits, 401K, pto, holiday

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.