CNC Machinist: First Shift, Flexible Hours

Aerotek; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Middleton, WI is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate manual and CNC machines, perform frequent set‑ups, verify programs, and conduct precision measurements. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and ongoing optimization in a first shift, onsite environment.

Ideal candidates will handle blueprint interpretation, tool selection, offsets, and troubleshooting at the machine, contributing to a clean, organized production area with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Operate manual CNC, CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts.
• Set up tools, workholding and machine parameters for multiple setups daily.
• Read blueprints and work instructions to determine tolerances and inspection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual, automatic, and semi-automatic NC and CNC machining equipment to meet finish and tolerance requirements.
• Perform daily set-ups (about 13 per day) on mills and lathes.
• Run and verify routine CNC programs, ensure tooling and offsets are correct.
• Troubleshoot machining issues at the machine and adjust offsets or parameters as needed.
• Measure parts with calipers, micrometers and similar instruments to verify dimensions and finish.
• Conduct in-process and final quality checks and document findings.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust parameters to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Interpret blueprints to determine machining requirements and inspection criteria.
• Set up and run a variety of CNC mills and lathes (Kitamura, Doosan and similar).

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitamura

Doosan

Job description

Aerotek in Middleton, WI is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate manual and CNC machines, perform frequent set‑ups, verify programs, and conduct precision measurements. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and ongoing optimization in a first shift, onsite environment.

Ideal candidates will handle blueprint interpretation, tool selection, offsets, and troubleshooting at the machine, contributing to a clean, organized production area with competitive compensation and benefits.