CNC Machinist

Aerotek; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO/Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Mill Machinist in Mishawaka, IN to set up and operate multi-axis mills for high-precision aerospace components. You will run long production cycles, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and maintain tolerances around ±0.001 inch while documenting results.

The role emphasizes tight quality control, setup optimization, and continuous production efficiency in a climate-controlled shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC milling experience with 4- to 5-axis mills.
• Experience setting up CNC mill machinery, including tooling changes and workholding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proven ability to hold +/- 0.001 inch on machined parts.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis mills and Haas controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor machining and setup issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a 5-axis CNC mill to produce precision parts.
• Perform machine setups and verify tooling and program changes.
• Review blueprints to determine processes and tooling requirements.
• Ensure proper machine setup, offsets, and workholding before runs.
• Run production parts, monitor operation, and maintain quality.
• Complete history cards and production documentation for each run.
• Use micrometers, calipers to inspect parts and verify tolerances.
• Maintain +/- 0.001 inch dimensional accuracy on parts.
• Conduct in-process inspections and adjust machine settings as needed.
• Follow daily work instructions and manage workflow within schedule.
• Repeat setups for new jobs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Follow safety procedures and keep the workspace clean and organized.

Skills

CNC milling

Read blueprints

5-axis mills

Setup & tooling changes

Precision measurement

Haas controls

Quality documentation

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Title: 5-Axis CNC Mill Machinist

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating a 5-axis CNC mill to produce precision components, primarily for aerospace applications. You will perform regular machine setups, run longer production cycles, and verify part quality using precision measuring tools to ensure tight tolerances are consistently maintained.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a 5-axis CNC mill to produce precision parts according to work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Perform 23 machine setups per week, including tooling changes, fixture setup, and program verification, with an emphasis on longer production run times.
• Review and interpret blueprints and work instructions to determine machining processes, sequence of operations, and required tooling.
• Ensure the machine is properly set up at the start of each job, including verifying correct tooling, offsets, and workholding before running parts.
• Run production parts, monitor machine operation, and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency throughout the job.
• Complete history cards and production documentation for each run, accurately recording measurements, inspection results, and job details.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect parts and confirm that all dimensions meet specified tolerances.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy on parts, consistently holding tolerances of approximately +/- 0.001 inch and ensuring overall part quality.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify that parts remain within tolerance, and adjust machine settings or tooling as needed to correct deviations.
• Work from daily work instructions, organizing tasks to ensure that assigned jobs are completed within the scheduled timeframe.
• Repeat setup and production processes for new jobs as runs are completed, ensuring smooth transitions between different parts and programs.
• Follow shop safety procedures, including proper use of safety glasses and adherence to safe machine operation practices.
• Keep the work area, machines, and tools clean and organized to support a safe, efficient, and high-quality machining environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of CNC milling experience working with 4- to 5-axis mills.
• Demonstrated experience setting up CNC mill machinery, including tooling changes and workholding setup.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings accurately.
• Proven ability to hold dimensional accuracy of approximately +/- 0.001 inch on machined parts.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers for part inspection.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC vertical mills and multi-axis milling equipment.
• Familiarity with performing changeovers and setups on CNC mills, including 5-axis machines.
• Experience working with tooling changes and adjusting machine parameters to maintain part quality.
• Capability to inspect parts and document results using shop documentation such as history cards.
• Comfort working with CNC control platforms commonly used on mills, such as Haas controls.
• Strong understanding of general machining practices and CNC milling processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience machining parts for the aerospace industry.
• Background working in a smaller machine shop environment.
• Experience using a variety of quality instruments beyond micrometers and calipers for inspection.
• Familiarity with vertical milling operations and multi-axis machining strategies.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor machining and setup issues to maintain consistent production.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precision components.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-oriented organization that values a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment. The shop offers a stable daytime schedule, providing predictable hours and work-life balance. You will work in a climate-controlled facility producing high-precision parts, with the opportunity to deepen your expertise in multi-axis CNC machining and aerospace manufacturing. The culture emphasizes quality, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships with employees.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit, climate-controlled machine shop that produces precision parts for the aerospace industry. You will work primarily on CNC mills, including 5-axis and vertical milling equipment, supported by standard precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. This is a smaller shop environment, which allows for close collaboration and clear communication across the team. The position is on first shift, with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Personal protective equipment requirements are minimal, with safety glasses as the primary PPE. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and consistent, high-quality machining work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mishawaka, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mishawaka, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.