CNC Machinist Starting At 26/hr

Aerotek; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Machinist in Duncan, OK, to operate CNC mills and lathes in a small, production-focused shop. This role emphasizes practical setup, offsets, and tooling with light supervision.

You will run production, verify tolerances with standard gauges, and collaborate to maintain safety and efficiency. The schedule includes rotating shifts, approximately 36 hours paid as 40, with competitive hourly pay of $18–$28, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating CNC mills and/or lathes in a production environment.
• Ability to perform machine offsets and adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Experience with tooling selection, installation, and adjustment for CNC milling and turning operations.
• Comfort working with light supervision and strong work ethic.
• Capable of setups for CNC machines to prepare for production runs.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes in a small machine shop environment to produce various precision components.
• Set up CNC machines for production runs, including installing and adjusting tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
• Perform machine offsets and adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
• Run ongoing production work, monitor machines, and adjust to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Inspect parts during and after machining using appropriate measuring tools to ensure tolerances.
• Troubleshoot basic machining issues, such as tool wear or dimensional deviations, and adjust as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, following shop safety procedures.
• Work with light supervision, manage workload and priorities to meet production targets.
• Collaborate with team members to communicate issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC mills & lathes operation

Setup and offsets

Tooling selection & adjustment

Light supervision

Dimensional inspection

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

Join a small, tight-knit machine shop as a CNC Machinist, where you will operate CNC mills and lathes to produce a variety of precision components. This is a production-focused role that requires prior CNC mill and/or lathe experience, strong technical capability with offsets and tooling, and the ability to work efficiently with light supervision. You will contribute directly to ongoing work, ensuring parts meet quality and productivity standards without needing to perform programming.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes in a small machine shop environment to produce various precision components according to specifications.
• Set up CNC machines for production runs, including installing and adjusting tooling, fixtures, and workholding as required.
• Perform machine offsets and adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality throughout the production process.
• Run ongoing production work, monitoring machines during operation and making necessary changes to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Inspect parts during and after machining using appropriate measuring tools to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot basic machining issues, such as tool wear or dimensional deviations, and make appropriate adjustments to resolve them.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following shop safety procedures and best practices at all times.
• Work effectively with light supervision, managing your workload, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring production targets are met.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to communicate any issues, suggest improvements, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience operating CNC mills and/or CNC lathes in a production environment.
• Proficiency in CNC machining processes, including setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform machine offsets and adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
• Experience with tooling selection, installation, and adjustment for CNC milling and turning operations.
• Capability to perform setups for CNC machines to prepare for production runs.
• Comfort working with light supervision, demonstrating reliability, accountability, and strong work ethic.

Work Environment

You will work in a small machine shop focused on CNC machining of various components, using CNC mills and lathes in a production setting. The facility operates multiple structured shifts: two day-shift positions from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, two night-shift positions from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM Monday through Thursday, and two weekend-shift positions from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday through Sunday, where 36 hours are paid as 40. The shop environment is hands-on and fast-paced, with an emphasis on safety, organization, and teamwork, and you will be expected to wear appropriate work attire suitable for a machining and manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Duncan, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 Duncan,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.