Machine Operator - Friday-Sunday Shift

Aerotek; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

PTO from day one

Employee events & catered meals

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Machine Operator for a weekend shift in Ocala, FL. The role involves learning to operate 3-axis CNC mills and lathes, inspecting parts for quality, reading blueprints, and performing tool changes and basic setups.

This contract-to-hire position offers a climate-controlled shop and opportunities to contribute to essential manufacturing. The schedule is Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:30pm, onsite with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency with calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use measurement tools.
• Experience with lathes, mills, and CNC setups.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in machine operation and measuring.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely operate CNC Mills and Lathes in a production environment.
• Produce high volumes of machined parts while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Load raw materials into machines and unload completed parts.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and part diagrams.
• Select and verify machine programs based on production orders and part specifications.
• Perform basic machine adjustments under supervision.
• Learn to change cutting tools, inserts, and tooling components.
• Assist with machine setups and eventually perform setup activities independently.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers & micrometers

Tape measure reading

Mechanical inclination

Willingness to learn

CNC setups

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes and mills

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator - Weekend shift - FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Job Description

The CNC Machine Operator will be responsible for learning to operate 3-axis CNC Mills and Lathes, inspecting parts for quality, selecting programs based on production orders and blueprints, and eventually performing machine setups and tooling changes. This role involves training focused on high-volume production machining of components manufactured from iron, brass, stainless steel, aluminum, and occasional plastic materials.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely operate CNC Mills and Lathes in a production environment.
• Produce high volumes of machined parts while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Load raw materials into machines and unload completed parts.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and part diagrams.
• Select and verify machine programs based on production orders and part specifications.
• Perform basic machine adjustments under supervision.
• Learn to change cutting tools, inserts, and tooling components.
• Assist with machine setups and eventually perform setup activities independently.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency with calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use measurement tools.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience with lathes, mills, and CNC setups.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform set up and change over tasks.
• Experience in machine operation and measuring.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a clean, climate-controlled work environment and provides opportunities to contribute to making products that support first responders and firefighters. Employees enjoy benefits such as a 401k match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and PTO from day one. The company also hosts employee events around the holidays and provides catered food when company goals are met, creating a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean, climate-controlled machine shop, with a schedule of 6:00am-6:30pm shift, Friday through Sunday

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Ocala,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

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.

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.