Machinist

5-Axis CNC Machinist | Aerospace & Defense | $25-$40/hr | Auburn, WA

Overview

We are looking for an experienced CNC Mill/Lathe/manual Machinist to join our team. In this role, you will work on highly intricate aerospace and space components using advanced 5‑axis CNC milling equipment. Our organization supports a diverse mix of commercial Boeing programs, defense work, and space manufacturing. We focus on both hard metals and high‑speed aluminum machining and operate a wide range of 5‑axis platforms, including large gantry and nutating‑head systems.

Company: A&G Machine

Location: Auburn

Key Responsibilities

• Operate 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis horizontal and vertical CNC milling machines
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, engineering specs, and apply GD&T
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and height gauges
• Use foundational math, geometry, and trigonometry to support machining accuracy
• Set up equipment, including pallets, vises, tombstones, and part‑holding fixtures

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of machining experience
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing
• Skilled in operating Makino MAG3 machinery
• Hands-on experience with aluminum components and defense-related machining

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering documentation
• Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a privately owned company known for its long employee tenure and strong culture. Leadership is highly engaged—often stopping by to connect with employees and even treating the team to lunch. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Clear advancement paths into lead, supervisory, and management roles

Pay: $25 - $40

Shift: x4 Night Shift: 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday – Friday

Contract: Contract to Hire: 6 month(s)

Work Environment

You’ll be part of a high-performance aerospace machining operation recognized for its machining, fabrication, and assembly expertise across five sites. We deliver precision components for commercial and defense customers and compete at the highest levels in the industry.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Auburn,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.