CNC Mill Operator
Aerotek
Posted Monday, April 20, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005970711
Job Title: CNC Haas Mill Operator
Job Description
This role focuses on setting up, adjusting, and operating CNC Haas vertical mills (3, 4, and 5 axis) with Fanuc controls to produce high-precision aerospace and medical components. You will work with a variety of stainless and exotic materials, hold extremely tight tolerances, and follow strict industry standards while performing your own initial quality checks and program edits at the machine.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and operate CNC Haas vertical mills in 3, 4, and 5 axis configurations using Fanuc controls.
- Work with a wide range of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, Inconel, titanium, brass, and other exotic alloys.
- Maintain tight tolerances of ±0.0001 inch on aerospace and medical parts in accordance with strict industry standards such as ISO and ASQ.
- Perform machine set-ups and offsets according to blueprint specifications and operational layouts.
- Read and interpret blueprints and CNC programs to ensure accurate part production.
- Perform initial quality checks on parts at the machine to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Calculate, adjust, and optimize feeds and speeds to maintain tight tolerances across various metals and exotic materials.
- Edit CNC programs at the machine using G and M codes to improve process efficiency and part quality.
- Set up and operate CNC multi-axis Haas mills, including handling very small parts down to the size of a fingernail.
- Understand and apply tooling requirements, including pre-setting tools and selecting appropriate tooling for exotic metals.
- Collaborate with team members in a job-shop environment to meet production goals and maintain high quality standards.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while operating machinery.
Essential Skills
- At least 3 years of CNC mill set-up experience.
- Proficiency in setting up and operating CNC Haas vertical mills in 3, 4, and 5 axis configurations.
- Experience working with Fanuc-controlled CNC machines.
- Ability to hold tight tolerances of ±0.0001 inch on precision components.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and operational layouts.
- Ability to read, understand, and edit CNC programs, including G and M codes, at the machine.
- Skill in calculating and adjusting feeds and speeds to maintain tight tolerances on a variety of metals.
- Knowledge of tooling requirements and applications for CNC milling operations.
- Capability to perform set-ups, offsets, and initial quality checks independently.
- Comfort working with very small parts, including components as small as a fingernail.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Live-tooling or multi-axis machining experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of tooling applications for exotic metals such as Inconel, titanium, and other high-performance alloys is a plus.
- Familiarity with ISO and ASQ quality standards for aerospace and medical components.
- Experience working in a job-shop environment with a focus on high-mix, high-precision work.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise parts.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative shop environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a modern, climate-controlled, and exceptionally clean facility that invests in long-term employee success. The organization offers a guaranteed 3% contribution to your 401(k) regardless of your own contribution, generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and strong support for single-coverage plans. You receive one week of paid time off immediately, plus additional sick pay, and you benefit from a stable environment with an average employee tenure of over 10 years. Depending on company performance, you may also be eligible for year-end bonuses, reflecting a culture that rewards dedication and contribution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $64480.00/yr.
- Climate Controlled and super clean - Guaranteed 3% company contribution to 401k (not a match. For example, if you put in 6% they put 3% and if you put 0% they put 3%) - 1 week PTO right away plus the Minnesota sick pay on top of that - Average tenure is 10+ years - Life Insurance - Health, dental, vision, etc... (their benefits for a single person are very phenomenal) - Sometimes will have a bonus at the end of the year depending on company performance/profits
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.
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