Travel CNC Machinist

Aerotek; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and/R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek seeks an experienced CNC machinist to set up and operate grinders, gear cutting equipment, and precision machines for a 6-9 month project based in Louisville, KY, with travel to Peoria, IL as needed. Expect 50+ hours weekly with overtime opportunities and lodging arrangements when required.

Salary is $40.00 per hour, fully onsite, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and collaborative problem solving on advanced CNC equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience with gear cutting
• Proficiency with Siemens and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to perform setups, tool changes, basic troubleshooting, and precision measurements.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to work overtime (50+ hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC grinders, hobbs, shapers, drills, and other machining equipment to produce precision components.
• JUNKER Grinders, Warner Grinder, Okuma Drills, Gleason Shapers, Liebherr Hobs
• Use Siemens and Fanuc controls to run machining operations, make adjustments, and ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished parts using hand gages and measuring tools, support CMM inspections, and perform deburring and cleaning as needed.
• Read blueprints, work instructions, and setup sheets while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Skills

CNC machining

Gear cutting

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

Setup & tool changes

Precision measurements

Reading blueprints

OT/willingness to work overtime

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

CMM

JUNKER grinders

Warner grinder

Job description

• Project located in Peoria, IL - must be able to travel there and set up lodging
• 6-9 month project, work expected into mid 2027
• 40hr and 166 per diem
• 55+ hours a week
• 2nd or 3rd shift
• Looking for gear cutting and grinding machinists

Job Description

• Set up and operate CNC grinders, hobbs, shapers, drills, and other machining equipment to produce precision components.
• JUNKER Grinders, Warner Grinder, Okuma Drills, Gleason Shapers, Liebherr Hobs
• Use Siemens and Fanuc controls to run machining operations, make adjustments, and ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished parts using hand gages and measuring tools, support CMM inspections, and perform deburring and cleaning as needed.
• Read blueprints, work instructions, and setup sheets while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience with gear cutting
• Proficiency with Siemens and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to perform setups, tool changes, basic troubleshooting, and precision measurements.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to work overtime (50+ hours/week)

Why Work Here?

• Work with advanced CNC equipment and expand your machining skills.
• Consistent hours with frequent overtime opportunities.
• Join a skilled team focused on quality, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Gain experience across a variety of CNC machining and gear-cutting processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.

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 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&DD 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 Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville, KY.

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.