Travel CNC Machinist

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Per diem $166/day

Contract: 6+ months

Job summary

Aerotek seeks machinists with at least 5 years of experience for contract roles in Illinois. The work centers on high-precision, production-style CNC machining, operating lathes, mills, and grinders with Fanuc and Siemens controls to produce pistons, bypass pills, and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) fittings for advanced engine systems.

Assignments occur at a rural Illinois facility with multiple shift options, including early and overnight hours, offering a fast-paced production environment and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience in high-velocity production environments.
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls.
• Proven ability to work with tight tolerances; sub-micron preferred.
• Experience with Tsugami Swiss-style lathes, Robodrill mills and Bahmueller grinders.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-precision engine components such as pistons, bypass pills, and DOC fittings.
• Operate and optimize CNC lathes, mills, and grinders with Fanuc/Siemens controls.
• Maintain tight tolerances and efficient production throughput.

Skills

Machining experience

Fanuc/Siemens controls

High-precision production machining

Tools

Tsugami Swiss-style lathes

Robodrill CNC mills

Bahmueller grinders

Job description

Aerotek is currently seeking machinists with at least 5 years of experience for contract roles in Illinois!

Job Description

This role focuses on high-precision, production-style CNC machining with minimal setups and sub-micron tolerances. You will travel to a rural Illinois facility to manufacture critical engine components such as pistons, bypass pills, and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) fittings that support advanced fuel injection and exhaust aftertreatment systems. The work centers on operating and optimizing CNC lathes, mills, and grinding equipment using Fanuc and Siemens controls in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Machinists will be manufacturing high-precision engine components, specifically fabrication of pistons, bypass pills, and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) fittings, which are critical to the performance of advanced fuel injection and exhaust aftertreatment systems

• 3 Types of Machines:
  • Lathe Tsugami - Swiss Style Lathe -- small precision work, 5 axis, sub-micron tolerances., Fanuc Controls
  • Robodrill - CNC Mill, Vertical machining center, high speed machining process, production machining, Fanuc Controls
  • Bahmueller - High precision CNC Grinding operation , Siemens controls and Fanuc Robot cell

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• Experience with either Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
• Experience working within tight tolerances (Preferred if sub-micron)
• At least 5 years of machining experience (7 Preferred)
• Experience working with high precision machining operation (more production and high velocity vs. job shop)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Tsugami Swiss-style lathes, including 5-axis small precision work.
• experience operating Robodrill CNC vertical machining centers in high-speed, production machining environments.
• Experience with Bahmueller high-precision CNC grinding operations, including working with Siemens controls and Fanuc robot cells.
• Familiarity with production-style machining processes that emphasize repeatability, throughput, and tight process control.
• Project located in central Illinois
  • $40/hr & $166/day per diem paid all 7 days
  • Holiday pay
  • 6+ month contract

Shifts Available

• 6:00am - 6:00pm
• 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• 6:00pm - 6:00am
• 11:00pm - 7:00am

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Equal Opportunity Employer If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] . Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.

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.