CNC Machinist

1st and 2nd shift CNC Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist who will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC mills and lathes. The ideal candidate will perform quality inspections using micrometers and calipers, change out tooling, clamps, vices, and ensure proper gauging. You will work with blueprints to produce precision components and perform necessary part inspections using specified gauging instruments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Change out tooling, clamps, and vices, and perform offsets and zero out the machine.
• Conduct 1st piece and through process quality inspections using micrometers and calipers.
• Ensure the use of proper gauging for the intended job.
• Understand and interpret blueprints to produce precision components.
• Perform setups for new or existing components to be machined.
• Obtain necessary tooling for machining tasks.
• Conduct quality checks utilizing micrometers, calipers, and various gauges.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in CNC set-ups or operating.
• Proficiency in operating CNC mills or lathes.
• Ability to perform quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, and various gauges.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and interpretation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens and Fanuc controls is an advantage.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the manufacturing sector.

Work Environment

Our facility, serving the automotive and aerospace industries, is air-controlled, well-lit, and organized, with a slight smell of oil and metal. We house 120 CNC machines, including various mills and lathes, all G & M Code based with various controllers. Our training and break rooms offer a golf simulator and hot/cold food options, enhancing a comfortable and innovative work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Hanover Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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.