Travel CNC Machinist

Aerotek; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Health advocacy

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking Travel CNC Machinists for a 6- to 9-month project located in Central IL; travel and lodging will be arranged. The role requires 55+ hours per week, with 2nd or 3rd shift, paid at a base of 40/hr plus per diem.

This fully onsite contract supports a fast-paced team and long-term project goals. You will set up and operate CNC grinders, hobbs, shapers, drills, and related equipment, read blueprints, inspect parts, and assist with CMM inspections while maintaining safety and

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 gauges 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 control

Fanuc control

Setup skills

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Overtime

Reliability

Job description

Looking for Travel CNC Machinists

• Project located in Central 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.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.