CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Job Description

The Machinist will be responsible for setting up jobs and running parts on a CNC swiss lathe within the precision department. This role involves setting up machines, running parts, and ensuring quality using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and bore gages. The machinist will be responsible for operating 2-3 CNC lathes within a tolerance of +/-.0005, primarily working on long runs of 200 to thousands of parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC swiss lathes in the precision department.
• Check the quality of parts using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and bore gages.
• Read blueprints to accurately set up jobs.
• Meet with the 1st shift lead to receive job orders and work independently after the training period.

Essential Skills

• Ability to set up CNC lathe without assistance, preferably with experience in swiss lathes.
• Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, and bore gages to check part quality.
• Competence in reading blueprints to set up jobs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC swiss lathes is a plus.
• Familiarity with programming, troubleshooting, and operating machining equipment.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a clean and updated culture that maintains a small company feel. Enjoy a great profit-sharing program that fosters growth and success.

Work Environment

This position is available for the weekend shift, Friday to Sunday from 6am to 6pm, with a 40-hour pay for perfect attendance. The facility operates 3 shifts in a newly renovated, organized shop with both precision and production sides. While the environment can be loud and warm due to machine operations and lack of AC, large fans and open truck bay doors help maintain airflow. The company promotes a family-owned atmosphere despite its busy and bustling operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Benton Harbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.