Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

The CNC Machinist operates vertical milling machines to produce high-quality parts and components while maintaining precision, safety, and efficiency. This role focuses on programming, setting up, and operating CNC equipment, including interpreting and editing G-Code, performing tooling changes, and supporting light maintenance and machine upkeep in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate vertical milling machines to produce precise parts and components according to specifications and blueprints.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC machines using G-Code, ensuring accurate and efficient machining operations.
• Interpret and edit existing G-Code programs to optimize performance and ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Perform tooling changes and changeovers to support different jobs and production runs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and CAD/CAM outputs to determine machining requirements.
• Monitor machining operations, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
• Perform light maintenance and upkeep on CNC machines and related equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Inspect finished parts for accuracy and quality, using appropriate measuring tools and inspection methods.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and continuous improvement goals.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience operating vertical milling machines.
• Ability to understand and edit G-Code for CNC programming and machining operations.
• Proficiency in performing tooling changes and changeovers on CNC machines.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving machining and equipment issues.
• Mechanical aptitude for working with CNC machinery and related equipment.
• Experience with CNC machining processes, including milling and grinding.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM outputs as they relate to machining operations.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance and upkeep on CNC machines.
• Experience in setting up and tearing down of CNC equipment and jobs.
• Exposure to grinding operations and related machining processes.
• Comfort working with various tooling and changeover procedures.
• Experience using CAD/CAM systems to support machining activities.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable and secure organization with a strong backing from a larger parent company, offering long-term job security and a track record of avoiding layoffs. You benefit from comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield and a 401(k) plan to support your financial future. You work in a shop that is not overly large, allowing for a more personal environment while still providing the resources and stability of a major industrial organization.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy manufacturing environment with CNC machining equipment and vertical milling machines. The position is on second shift, with typical hours of either 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and there is flexibility for employees to choose their start time within these options. You work around industrial machinery, tooling, and mechanical equipment, following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area appropriate for a production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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 Benton Harbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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.