Cnc Machinist

Aerotek is hiring CNC Machinist and Setup Technician

1st shift Monday-Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm Friday 6:30am-12:30pm no lunch

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and run CNC lathes, vertical CNC mills, 5‑axis machining centers, and water‑jet systems.
• Perform complete setups across multiple machines, including tooling selection, tool installation, offsets, and program verification.
• Install, change, and verify cutting tools, ensuring proper tool selection, condition, and readiness for production.
• Execute machining operations such as face milling, tapping, drilling, and other processes according to print requirements.
• Read, interpret, and understand G‑code and M‑code commands to verify program intent and troubleshoot issues during production.
• Make necessary tool, offset, and feed adjustments to maintain print dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using micrometers and calipers (digital and dial) to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Interpret CNC programs, tool paths, and operational layouts to confirm correct machining sequences and operations.
• Accurately record time, quantities, job completion details, and material usage; complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and safe, following shop standards and housekeeping practices.
• Assist team members within the department and support other areas as needed, contributing to a collaborative and flexible team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative in a smaller shop environment by helping with tasks such as cleaning, sweeping, and supporting teammates when production is slower.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of CNC experience operating CNC mills and lathes, including performing setups, reading programs, and maintaining machining accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with CNC mills, vertical machining centers, vertical mills, and 5‑axis machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret CNC programs, including G‑code and M‑code, and understand tool paths and operational layouts.
• Proficiency in performing machining operations such as face milling, tapping, drilling, and related processes per print requirements.
• Strong attention to detail for in‑process quality inspections and dimensional verification.
• Skill in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers (digital and dial) for visual and dimensional inspections.
• Basic knowledge of tooling, including understanding where tooling is used, how setups are performed, and how changeovers are completed.
• Ability to make tool, offset, and feed adjustments to maintain required dimensions and surface finishes.
• Capability to accurately document time, quantities, job completion details, and material usage.
• Comfort working in a job shop environment with frequent setups, smaller batch orders, and custom products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Programming experience for CNC machines is a strong plus but not required.
• Familiarity with HAAS CNC equipment is highly beneficial due to the standardized equipment in the shop.
• Experience working in a smaller, collaborative shop environment where teamwork and initiative are valued.
• Willingness to assist with general shop upkeep, including cleaning, organizing, and supporting coworkers.
• Interest in building a personal tool base; the company offers a purchase program to help employees acquire tools over time.
• Ownership of personal tools such as Allen keys, wrenches, micrometers, and calipers is a plus but not required.

Why Work Here?

This is a family-owned and operated manufacturing environment that emphasizes work-life balance, stability, and employee well-being. The company provides fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, with employees only contributing for added family coverage. The culture prioritizes family and personal time, reflected in a strong track record of no weekend work over the last two years and early Friday departures. Employees benefit from a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere where training on modern HAAS equipment is encouraged and growth in technical knowledge is actively supported.

Work Environment

This is a day shift position in a clean, well-maintained job shop environment using exclusively HAAS CNC equipment, which promotes consistent operation and streamlined training. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday for an 8.5‑hour shift, with no formal lunch but an early out on Fridays, contributing to a shorter workweek feel. Overtime is optional and offered on the front end of the shift; employees may start at 5:00 or 5:30 for overtime, but must report by 6:30 and be on time for the regular shift if not working overtime. Both machine and mill shops are air conditioned and heated, providing a comfortable working environment year-round. All equipment is less than 10 years old, and the company maintains clean workstations, with all employees participating in cleaning before leaving at 12:30 on Fridays. The shop operates as a smaller, collaborative environment where everyone is expected to show initiative, help teammates, and contribute to general shop upkeep when work slows. Attire includes jeans or work pants and leather steel-toe footwear. Safety glasses and hearing protection are provided. Employees are encouraged, but not required, to bring their own tools such as Allen keys, wrenches, micrometers, and calipers, and a purchase program is available to help build personal tool sets over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.00/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 Jackson,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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.