Travel CNC Machinist- Illinois

Aerotek; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Per diem $166/day

Holiday pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking machinists with at least 5 years of experience for contract roles in Illinois. You will travel to a rural Illinois facility to manufacture critical engine components and operate CNC lathes, mills, and grinding equipment using Fanuc and Siemens controls in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role includes shifts across 2nd, 3rd, and weekends, with $40/hr pay and $166/day per diem. This contract, lasting 6+ months, is onsite in Waterbury, CT for logistics.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of machining experience (7 preferred).
• Experience with tight tolerances, preferably sub-micron.
• Experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens controls.

Responsibilities

• Machinists will manufacture high-precision engine components such as pistons, bypass pills, and DOC fittings.
• Operate and optimize CNC lathes, mills, and grinding equipment in a high-volume environment.
• Maintain quality with sub-micron tolerances and minimal setups.

Skills

5+ years machining

Fanuc/Siemens controls

tight tolerances

high-velocity production

Tools

Tsugami Swiss-style lathe

Robodrill CNC mill

Bahmueller grinding

Job description

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

Location: Pontiac, IL

Pay: $40/hr

Per Diem: $166/day 7x days

Shift: 2nd, 3rd, weekend

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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Essential Skills

• 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.

Travel & Per Diem Information

• 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 Waterbury, CT.

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 Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterbury,CT.

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.