CNC Machinist - Shift 1 - OPW Midland

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Machinist – 1st & 2nd Shift

Location: Skokie, Illinois

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview:

Join a safety-focused, quality-driven manufacturing team operating multi-axis CNC lathes. You'll be responsible for machining precision parts, ensuring conformance to specifications, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC machines safely and efficiently.
• Load parts, perform machining operations, and monitor runs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions.
• Verify part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Adjust offsets and tooling to maintain quality and tolerances.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and follow 5S and TPM practices.
• Rotate across roles to meet production needs.
• Participate in team meetings and problem-solving activities.
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 standards.
• Overtime may be required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• CNC training or hands-on experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate CNC equipment.
• Skilled in using hand tools and inspection instruments.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing setting with continuous standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs). Exposure to loud machinery, temperature changes, and industrial materials. Use of drill presses, grinders, CNC mills/lathes, and other equipment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative team that values safety, precision, and growth. Your contributions directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Skokie, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $33.00/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 Skokie,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.