CNC Machinist

We are seeking a skilled machinist to join our precision department. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up jobs and running parts on a CNC Swiss lathe. This role involves ensuring the quality of parts produced, using a range of precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and bore gages. The machinist will operate within a cell of 7 CNC lathes, typically managing 2-3 machines at a time, maintaining a tolerance of +/-.0005. The position requires working on long production runs ranging from 200 to thousands of parts.

• Set up CNC Swiss lathes and run parts independently.
• Meet daily with the first shift lead to receive job orders and work independently after the initial two-week training period.
• Check the quality of parts using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and bore gages.
• Read and interpret blueprints for job setup.
• Ensure adherence to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.

• Ability to independently set up and operate CNC lathes, particularly Swiss lathes.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools.
• Experience with GD&T symbols.

• Previous experience with CNC Swiss lathes is a plus.
• Troubleshooting and mechanical skills for changeovers.

Join a clean and updated work environment with a small company feel. Enjoy the benefits of a great profit-sharing program that contributes to company growth. Experience the supportive culture of a family-owned and operated business.

This position is available on various shifts, including Shift C (Friday - Sunday, 6am - 6pm), A Shift (Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3pm, with overtime on Friday), and 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday, 2:30pm - 12:30am, with overtime). The shop is clean and organized, recently renovated from the lobby to the engineering offices. Despite the hustle and bustle of a three-shift plant, it maintains a small company atmosphere. The environment can be loud and hot in the summer due to no air conditioning, but large fans and open truck bay doors help with ventilation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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.