Machinist

We are looking for an experienced CNC Mill Machinist to join our team, working on 5-axis CNC Mills during the swing shift. The role involves machining highly-complex aero-structures and space components. Our company is diversified in commercial aerospace, defense, and space manufacturing, with a vast defense portfolio including parts for missile beds and launch platforms. We specialize in complex hard metal and aluminum high-speed machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate 3, 4, & 5 axis vertical and horizontal CNC Mills.
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and interpret GD&T.
• Use micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and height gages.
• Perform basic math, geometry, and trigonometry calculations.
• Set up machines by installing pallets, vises, tombstones, and fixtures.

• 5+ years of experience as a machinist.
• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficiency in working with aluminum and defense-related components.

• Experience with Makino MAG3 machines.
• Ability to work with complex assemblies and large nutating head and gantry style machining.

Our company offers a supportive and growth-oriented environment with a 401(k) plan featuring a 3% match, comprehensive dental and health insurance, and life insurance. We are a privately owned company with an average employee tenure of 14 years. We promote from within, offering opportunities to advance to lead, supervisor, or manager roles. Our leadership values employee connection, often buying lunch and getting to know the team personally.

Work Environment

Our aerospace machine shop is a world-class machining, fabrication, and assembly supplier of precision machined parts and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries. With five manufacturing facilities, we provide a competitive environment in the industry. The swing shift operates Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 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.