Cnc Machinist

**Job Title: CNC Machinist**

**Job Description**

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up and operating both milling and lathe machines on a daily basis. Your role will involve performing CNC machining operations on plastic materials, particularly seals, and calling up and loading programs into the machining center. You will be required to change collets and tooling, make necessary adjustments to programs, read blueprints of work orders, check dimensions and tolerances of produced parts, and make offset adjustments to keep products within specifications.

**Responsibilities**

+ Setup and operate milling and lathe machines daily.

+ Perform CNC machining operations on plastic materials (seals).

+ Call up and load programs into the machining center.

+ Change collets and tooling as needed.

+ Make necessary adjustments to programs.

+ Read blueprints of work orders to ensure accuracy.

+ Check dimensions and tolerances of produced parts.

+ Make offset adjustments to maintain product accuracy.

+ Operate other cell equipment and processes as required.

**Essential Skills**

+ 3+ years of experience setting up CNC lathes.

+ Ability to accurately perform program adjustments.

+ Proficiency in changing out collets and tools.

+ Experience with lathe operations using Fanuc controls running G&M code language.

+ Proficient use of measuring tools including micrometer, caliper, and go/no-go gages.

+ Ability to read and edit G&M Codes.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ 10+ years of manufacturing experience with CNC equipment is preferred.

+ Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts.

**Why Work Here?**

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation, and holidays. Enjoy half-day Fridays and receive training on calling up programs and setting up machines.

**Work Environment**

Work in a very clean, climate-controlled environment that is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. The facility specializes in producing seals and operates on a cell-based system running 1-2 machines. You will be standing at the machine constantly, performing setups and operations throughout the day. The work schedule is 9 hours Monday to Thursday and 4 hours on Fridays, with additional overtime available on Fridays. No weekend work is required. Shift options include 1st shift from 6am to 3:30pm and 2nd shift from 3:30pm to 1am, with initial training on 1st shift.

**Job Type & Location**

This position is based out of Elgin, Illinois.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Elgin,IL.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.