CNC Machinist Starting At 28/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

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Machinist in Duncan, Oklahoma. You will operate CNC mills and lathes in a small, production-focused shop, setting up tooling and fixtures, and maintaining accuracy with offsets. Positions are contract-based with multiple shifts and full on-site work.

Typical responsibilities include running production, inspecting parts, troubleshooting basic issues, and collaborating with the team to meet output targets. Benefits and schedule details follow.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC mills and lathes in a production setting.
• Ability to set up tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
• Perform offsets and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect parts with appropriate measuring tools.
• Work with light supervision and collaborate with team.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components.
• Set up machines for production runs with tooling and fixtures.
• Perform offsets and adjustments to maintain accuracy.
• Run production, monitor machines, and maintain quality.
• Inspect parts using measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Troubleshoot basic machining issues and adjust tooling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Work with light supervision and meet production targets.
• Collaborate with team and leadership to suggest improvements.

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.

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 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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Duncan,OK.

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.