Cnc Machinist

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills, and routers in a precise and compliant manner to meet both company and customer requirements. Additionally, the role involves programming parts, assisting other team members, and providing guidance and training to new machine operators and machinists.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Program parts and provide skill development, guidance, and training to other machine operators.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
• Conduct trial runs on CNC machines to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machines, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Confer with production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Verify conformance of finished product to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Observe all first article, in-process, and final inspection requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 3 years of relevant CNC machining experience preferred
• Knowledge of CNC machining techniques and methods
• Understanding of tool geometry, applications, speeds, and feeds
• Proficiency in programming CNC machines at the controller
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, including GD&T
• Skilled in using precision measuring tools
• Ability to set up machines based on setup sheets
• Ability to indicate tooling
• Strong ability to work independently

• Manual Lathe Experience
• Troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Haas mill
• Solid math skills

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with matching, dental, health, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Benefit from a supportive work environment with an employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts.

Work Environment

Work an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, in a clean and climate-controlled facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

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.