URGENT HIRING! MACHINE OPERATOR-2nd & 3rd Shift AVAILABLE -$25/hr.

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is currently seeking skilled CNC operators and machinists for a contract role in San Diego, CA. You will operate CNC Haas Mills, Robo drills, and Fanuc controls, perform changeovers, set up 3-axis machines, and verify programs and fixtures to ensure high-quality production.

The position is onsite with multiple shifts available, offering competitive hourly pay and benefits eligibility for a temporary role in a manufacturing environment that emphasizes safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC mill and vertical milling machine operation.
• Knowledge of Haas Mills and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to perform inspection and dimensional inspections using calipers and depth gauges.
• Reading and writing at a level sufficient to follow instructions and complete paperwork.
• Proficiency in CNC setup and 3-axis machine operations.
• Basic math skills and understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Haas Mills, Robo drills, and Fanuc controls.
• Conduct machine changeovers and set up 3-axis CNC machines.
• Ensure correct program execution for production runs.
• Insert and adjust fixtures and perform tool touch-offs.
• Load parts and bolt down fixtures with a wrench.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.

Skills

CNC mill operation

Haas Mills

Lean manufacturing

3-axis machine operations

Basic math skills

Tools

Calipers

Depth gauges

Thread gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Urgently hiring Machine Operators and Machinists!

At Least 6 months of Manufacturing Experience

Multiple shifts available! Miramar!

Job Description

You will operate CNC Haas Mills, Robo drills, and Fanuc controls. You will be responsible for machine changeovers, setting up 3-axis CNC machines, ensuring the correct program is running without error for the next production run, inserting and adjusting fixtures, and performing tool touch-offs. Your role will also involve loading parts and using a wrench to bolt down fixtures into t-plates. Experience in a manufacturing environment with CNC machine operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Haas Mills, Robo drills, and Fanuc controls.
• Conduct machine changeovers and set up 3-axis CNC machines.
• Ensure correct program execution for production runs.
• Insert and adjust fixtures and perform tool touch-offs.
• Load parts and use a wrench for bolting down fixtures.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, depth gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, and other measuring tools.

Essential Skills

• Experience in CNC mill and vertical milling machine operation.
• Knowledge of Haas Mills and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to perform inspection and dimensional inspections using calipers and depth gauges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and write, equivalent to a high school education, to comply with written instructions and complete paperwork.
• Preferred one year of experience in machine operation with a HAAS CNC or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CNC setup and 3-axis machine operations.
• Basic math skills.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Why Work Here?

Join a work environment that values safety and quality, where you will be challenged with tough setups and recognized for producing high-quality parts. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a setting that encourages growth and development in lean manufacturing principles.

Work Environment

The work environment is a production setting, focusing on repetitive tasks rather than a job shop environment. Employees often work close to 50 hours regularly, with Saturdays open for optional work. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values safety and quality while providing challenging and rewarding work experiences.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.25 – $30.25/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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.