CNC Machinist: Climate-Controlled Haas Mills & Multi-Axis

Aerotek; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Machinist in Shakopee, MN to operate and set up CNC multi-axis lathes and Haas mills, producing aluminum and steel components in a climate-controlled shop. You will perform frequent setups, inspect parts with precision tools, edit programs, and document production on iPads in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

This contract-to-hire role offers shift options with differential, weekly pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent experience machining with CNC mills or CNC lathes.
• Ability to set up CNC machines with proper tooling and perform tool changes.
• Experience operating CNC mills or lathes in a production environment.
• Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments for part inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Capability to perform minor program edits on CNC machines.
• Comfort working with aluminum and steel materials.
• Basic familiarity with using digital devices such as iPads for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC multi-axis lathes and Haas mills to machine aluminum and steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
• Perform machine setups, including installing and changing tooling, and preparing equipment for production runs.
• Complete 23 machine setups per week, supporting both short runs (810 parts) and long runs that may run continuously for 34 days.
• Inspect your own parts using dial micrometers, digital calipers, height gauges, and other precision measurement tools to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Perform minor program editing on CNC equipment as needed to optimize machining operations and maintain part quality.
• Use iPads to complete production and inspection documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining requirements.
• Work safely in a machine shop environment, following all safety guidelines and wearing required attire.
• Collaborate with team members in a small machine shop setting to support production goals and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC lathe

Tool setup

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Program editing

iPad documentation

Self inspection

Tools

Haas mills

CNC lathes

Dial micrometers

Digital calipers

Height gauges

iPad

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Machinist in Shakopee, MN to operate and set up CNC multi-axis lathes and Haas mills, producing aluminum and steel components in a climate-controlled shop. You will perform frequent setups, inspect parts with precision tools, edit programs, and document production on iPads in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

This contract-to-hire role offers shift options with differential, weekly pay, and benefits.