TRAVEL CNC Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Travel CNC Machinist for a 6+ month contract, with 40/hr base pay and per diem, located around Milwaukee, WI. The role supports travel opportunities and requires strong CNC proficiency across multiple machines and controls.

Responsibilities include setups, quality checks, and operating machines like grinders, hobbs, lathes, and associated controls. 5+ years in CNC machining and crane experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience with gear cutting.
• Ability to perform independent CNC setups.
• Proficiency using hand gauges for quality checks.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC machines such as grinders, hobbs, and shapers.
• Utilize Siemens and Fanuc controls for machine operations.
• Perform setups and adjustments independently for CNC operations.
• Conduct quality checks using hand gauges and transport parts to the CMM lab.
• Operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
• Follow directions accurately and maintain a strong attendance record.

Skills

5+ years CNC machining

gear cutting

independent CNC setups

hand gages quality checks

overhead crane operations

Tools

CNC Grinders

CNC Hobbs

Shapers

Lathes

Okuma Drills

Gleason Shapers

Liebherr Hobs

Job description

Job Title: TRAVEL CNC Machinist

40hr and 166 per diem paid all 7 days

6+ month contract

Located in Eastern IL

2nd and 3rd shift - 55 hours a week minimum

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist proficient in operating various machines and tools including CNC Grinders, Hobbs, Shapers, Siemens Controls, Fanuc Controls, Okuma Drills, Junker, Liebherr CNC, and Hand Gages. You will be responsible for ensuring precision in machine operations and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC machines such as Grinders, Hobbs, and Shapers.

• Utilize Siemens and Fanuc Controls for machine operations.

• Perform setups and adjustments independently for CNC operations.

• Conduct quality checks using hand gages and transport parts to the CMM lab.

• Operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently.

• Follow directions accurately and maintain a strong attendance record.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC Machining.

• Proven experience in gear cutting.

• Ability to perform independent CNC setups.

• Proficiency in using hand gages for quality checks.

• Experience with overhead crane operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machines such as CNC Grinders, CNC Hobs, Junker Grinders, Warner Grinder, Lathes, Okuma Drills, Gleason Shapers, and Liebherr Hobs.

Why Work Here?

This position offers travel opportunities with per diem, providing an excellent chance to explore new locations while advancing your career.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

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.