CNC Machinist

Aerotek; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a CNC Machinist for a Contract to Hire role. You will machine precision parts for gears and gearboxes, interpret blueprints, and perform setups and light programming. The work involves multiple brands and shifts in a clean, safety-focused environment.

You will read drawings, verify dimensions with precision tools, and collaborate with teammates to meet quality and production goals. This position offers growth within a unionized manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC machining experience including drilling and milling.
• Experience setting up mills and lathes and handling offsets.
• Ability to read blueprints and verify tolerances with precision tools.
• Familiarity with Mazak, Haas, OKK and Mori Seiki equipment and grinders.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and basic editing/light CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machining to manufacture parts for gears and gearboxes.
• Set up CNC mills and lathes, load tools, establish offsets, and prepare for runs.
• Complete offsets and changeovers to support production schedules.
• Read blueprints daily to ensure dimensions and tolerances.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify part dimensions.
• Troubleshoot issues and adjust to improve quality and performance.
• Operate drill presses safely and maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals and improve processes.

Skills

CNC machining operations

Set up mills & lathes

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machine offsets & changeovers

Troubleshooting

Editing / light CNC programming

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Mazak

Haas

OKK

Mori Seiki

ID/OD grinders

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist Job Description

As a CNC Machinist, you will machine precision parts used in gears and gearboxes for conveyors, machinery, and industrial equipment. You will perform drilling and milling operations, handle setups, offsets, and changeovers, and have the opportunity to grow into editing and light CNC programming. Daily work involves interpreting and working from blueprints to produce high-quality components that support speed reduction and increase functions in mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machining operations, including drilling and milling, to manufacture parts for gears and gearboxes used in conveyors, machinery, and equipment.
• Set up CNC mills and lathes, including loading tools, establishing work offsets, and preparing machines for production runs.
• Complete machine offsets and changeovers efficiently to support production schedules and part variety.
• Read and interpret blueprints on a daily basis to ensure parts meet required dimensions, tolerances, and specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify part dimensions and maintain quality standards.
• Operate and work with equipment from brands including Mazak, Haas, OKK, Mori Seiki, and various grinders (ID/OD).
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate adjustments to improve part quality and machine performance.
• Perform basic editing and light CNC program adjustments as skills develop to optimize machining processes.
• Operate drill presses and related equipment safely and effectively as part of the machining process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures in a well-lit manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and continuously improve processes.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with CNC machining operations, including drilling and milling.
• Proficiency in setting up CNC machines, including mills and lathes.
• Ability to perform machine offsets and changeovers in a production environment.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Familiarity with operating or working around Mazak, Haas, OKK, Mori Seiki equipment and ID/OD grinders.
• Troubleshooting skills for machining processes and equipment issues.
• Capability to operate a drill press safely and effectively.
• Willingness to grow into editing and light CNC programming responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with gear hobbing is a plus.
• Background working with both mills and lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with multiple CNC brands and machine types.
• Interest in ongoing training and skill development, including potential relocation within different facilities or locations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a unionized workplace that values stability, fairness, and long-term growth. Employees benefit from profit sharing and quarterly bonuses, as well as yearly pay increases that reward performance and tenure. The organization supports training and development, including opportunities to learn new skills and move between locations, fostering continuous career growth. You will work in a clean, well-maintained facility that prioritizes safety, quality, and a professional environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit manufacturing facility that focuses on precision machining and gear production. You will work with CNC mills and lathes, drill presses, and grinders (ID/OD), including equipment from brands such as Mazak, Haas, OKK, and Mori Seiki. The facility operates on multiple shifts: first shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and second shift runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Second-shift employees train on first shift initially and receive a shift premium. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety practices while working with industrial machinery and measuring instruments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.