CNC Lathe Machinist

**Job Title: Lathe Machinist**

**Job Description**

We are seeking dedicated and experienced machinists to join our team on the swing shift. This is a long-term opportunity with potential for growth within the company. As a lathe machinist, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and performing basic programming of CNC lathes and 5 Axis Vertical Mills. Our facility produces parts for the military, medical, automotive, and oil and gas industries.

**Responsibilities**

+ Set up, program, and operate CNC machines to produce small batches or large quantities of parts.

+ Work effectively in a team environment.

+ Ensure products meet precise specifications.

+ Exercise focused attention to detail.

+ Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for jobs.

+ Monitor the accuracy of cuts and replace dull cutting tools.

+ Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.

+ Use mics, calipers, and various handheld tools for parts inspection to verify conformance to specifications.

+ Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce parts.

**Essential Skills**

+ Previous experience with CNC lathes and/or 5 Axis Vertical Mills.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Proficiency with hand tools and measurement instruments such as calipers.

+ Strong verbal, writing, and communication skills.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience in a machine shop environment.

+ Ability to work flexible hours.

+ Knowledge of the military, medical, automotive, and oil and gas industries.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a family-owned machine shop with a clean and comfortable facility. We offer opportunities for growth, a supportive team environment, and a range of benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we provide a simple IRA retirement plan and paid holidays after fulfilling the required employment period.

**Work Environment**

Our shop is clean and equipped with new and well-maintained CNC machines. We offer a flexible day shift from Monday to Friday, with options to work from 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, or 8am-5pm. The dress code includes steel-toed shoes, jeans, and a t-shirt.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, Idaho.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 Caldwell,ID.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.