CNC Machinist

Aerotek; Maryland; On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Aerotek in Joppa, MD is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to setup and operate CNC mills and lathes. You will mount and align workpieces, fixtures, and tooling, program edit CNC software, and read engineering drawings and blueprints to ensure parts meet specifications.

This permanent, on-site role offers a night shift (10 PM–6:30 AM) in a large, clean shop. Pay ranges from $54,080 to $66,560 per year with benefits from day one; 2+ years of CNC experience and 3- and 5-axis exposure are preferred; a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with CNC machines.
• Experience working with 3 and 5 axis machines.
• Exposure to close tolerance work, typically on the order of a few thousandths of an inch.
• Use of calipers or micrometers.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• English reading, writing and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, and understand and communicate the company's operating procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Set up machines by mounting and aligning workpieces, fixtures, and tooling.
• Program edit CNC software packages.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Machine parts to ±0.005" thickness and ±0.010" end-of-part.
• Monitor machine operations.
• Inspect completed work using measurement tools.
• Perform routine operator-level preventive maintenance on CNC machines.

Skills

2+ years CNC experience

3-axis & 5-axis exposure

Close tolerance work

Calipers or micrometers

High school diploma or GED

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to setup and operate CNC mills and lathes. Qualified candidates should have the following experience:

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes.

• Set up machines by mounting and aligning workpieces, fixtures, and tooling.

• Program edit CNC software packages.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

• Machine parts to ±0.005" thickness and ±0.010" end-of-part.

• Monitor machine operations.

• Inspect completed work using measurement tools.

• Perform routine operator-level preventive maintenance on CNC machines.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience working with CNC machines.

• Experience working with 3 and 5 axis machines.

• Exposure to close tolerance work, typically on the order of a few thousandths of an inch.

• Use of calipers or micrometers.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• English reading, writing and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, and understand and communicate the company's operating procedures and policies.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive environment with opportunities to advance your career into other roles. Enjoy pay increases over time and work in a small team of machinists on the third shift.

Work Environment

Work in a large, clean machine shop located in Harford County. Our facility includes various departments such as machining, assembly, fabrication, and engineering. The working hours for this position are from 10 PM to 6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Joppa, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $66560.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Will get benefits from day one since perm

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Joppa,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.