Cnc Machinist

Aerotek; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Middletown, CT is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate milling and turning machines, producing precision parts to specification. You will run multiple machines, perform offsets, and conduct routine inspections to ensure quality.

The role is onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with Haas, Okuma, Mazak, and Fanuc controls, plus calipers and micrometers, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC mill and turning operations (horizontal and vertical).
• Ability to perform setups, tool changes, and machine offsets independently.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to multitask and manage several machines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines, including both horizontal and vertical configurations.
• Operate CNC turning machines to produce precision parts.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure parts meet quality and specification standards.
• Make machine offsets and perform tool changes as needed to maintain production accuracy.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to optimize output.
• Safely run and manage multiple machines simultaneously.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety protocols.

Skills

CNC Machining

Setup & Offsets

Inspection & Metrology

Tool Changes

Quality Focus

Multi-Machine Ops

Tools

Haas

Okuma

Mazak

Fanuc

CNC Programming

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC milling and turning machines, ensuring precision parts are produced to specification standards. This role involves performing routine inspections, making machine offsets, and managing tool changes to maintain production accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines, including both horizontal and vertical configurations.
• Operate CNC turning machines to produce precision parts.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure parts meet quality and specification standards.
• Make machine offsets and perform tool changes as needed to maintain production accuracy.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to optimize output.
• Safely run and manage multiple machines simultaneously.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC mill and turning operations (horizontal and vertical).
• Ability to perform setups, tool changes, and machine offsets independently.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to multitask and manage several machines effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic blueprint reading skills preferred.
• Familiarity with Haas, Okuma, Mazak, Fanuc machines.
• Experience with CNC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of 5 axis milling machines and CNC lathe operations.

Why Work Here?

Join a small, family-like facility that is clean and rapidly growing. We offer benefits and a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

Experience a fast-paced work environment with a mix of old and new machines. Our facility emphasizes cleanliness and safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/hr.

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.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,CT.

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.