Lead Machinist

Aerotek; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 114,341,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Tampa, FL is hiring a CNC Machinist for an aerospace and defense manufacturing role. You will set up and operate advanced CNC equipment, including lathes, mill-turns, Swiss machines, and 5-axis mills, ensuring tight tolerances and part quality.

The position requires experience with tooling, offsets, and program verification, plus the ability to edit G-Code and M-Code at the control. This is a contract-to-hire onsite role offering full benefits.

Qualifications

• CNC setup experience required; not only operator.
• Experience with multi-axis setups and complex tooling.
• Ability to read and edit programs at the control.
• Experience with aerospace/defense precision machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mill-turns, Swiss machines, and 5-axis mills.
• Perform complete machine setups including tooling, offsets, and program verification.
• Edit G-Code and M-Code at the machine.
• Machine high-tolerance aerospace and defense components.
• Troubleshoot tooling, programming, and machining issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and programming teams to improve processes.

Skills

CNC setup experience

Twin spindle

Twin turret

Mill-turn

Swiss machines

Blueprint reading

Okuma/DMG Mori/Doosan/Eurotech/Matsu-

Aerospace/defense machining

Tools

Okuma

DMG Mori

Doosan

Eurotech

Matsuura

Job description

CNC Machinist - Aerospace & Defense

$30-$40/hr | Full Benefits | Climate-Controlled Facility

Join a growing aerospace manufacturing team producing high-precision components for the aerospace and defense industry.

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist with strong setup experience on complex multi-axis equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mill-turns, Swiss machines, and 5-axis mills
• Perform complete machine setups including tooling, offsets, and program verification
• Edit G-Code and M-Code at the machine
• Machine high-tolerance aerospace and defense components
• Troubleshoot tooling, programming, and machining issues
• Collaborate with engineering and programming teams to improve processes

Qualifications

• CNC setup experience (not just machine operation)
• Experience with twin spindle, twin turret, mill-turn, or Swiss machines
• Ability to read blueprints and make program edits at the control
• Experience with Okuma, DMG Mori, Doosan, Eurotech, Matsuura, or similar equipment preferred
• Aerospace, defense, or other precision machining experience preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.