CNC Operator

Job Title: CNC Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated CNC Operator to efficiently operate CNC mills, ensuring precision and quality in all tasks. The role involves inspecting parts using calipers, gauges, and micrometers, as well as reading blueprints and schematics with ease. Experience with tolerance levels as low as .0 and sometimes in the negatives is essential. The ideal candidate will be responsible for changing out broken tooling, setting up and tearing down machines, adjusting offsets, and performing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills efficiently and accurately.
• Inspect parts using calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Work with tolerance levels as low as .0 and occasionally in the negatives.
• Change out broken tooling and adjust offsets as necessary.
• Set up and tear down machines for various tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as needed.
• Manage the operation of three machines simultaneously.
• Maintain high standards of quality and precision in all tasks.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable with blueprint reading and precise measurements.
• Experience with CNC milling and quality inspection tools.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a bonus for medical device industry experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with a microscope is a significant plus.
• Swiss machine experience is highly sought after.
• Open to candidates from OEMs, even without CNC experience.
• Familiarity with low volume/high mix work environments.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing company that has consistently expanded by 15-20% year over year, with plans to continue its growth in the medical device field. This role offers significant growth opportunities, where a machine operator could advance to CNC or metal finishing roles, with the potential for increased earnings over time.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, clean medical device facility, maintaining GMP standards. The shift runs Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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.