Cnc Machinist

Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

As a Machinist, you will read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates, and layouts to determine the required machining operations. You will compute dimensions and tolerances, measure and lay out workpieces, and verify product dimensions for accuracy using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers. You will also troubleshoot, debug, and modify operations to achieve expected performance, as well as adjust and set up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates, and layouts.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances, and measure and lay out workpieces.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and modify operations to achieve expected performance.
• Adjust and set up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.

Essential Skills

• Machinist experience of preferably 2+ years, but willing to consider 1+ years.
• Proficient use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop layouts.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and ability to work with very close tolerances, such as 2/10ths and 5/10ths.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Assembly and inspection skills.
• Experience in machine operation and familiarity with drill press operations.
• Proficient knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Why Work Here?

This position is open due to business growth, offering an exciting opportunity to join a thriving company. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment that values skill development and career progression.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a manufacturing setting with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and additional overtime on Saturdays from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poughkeepsie, NY.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Poughkeepsie,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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.