Job Title: 1st Shift CNC Lathe Machinist | 1st shift | $22-$26/hr | Orrville
Job Description
This role involves setting up, programming, editing, and operating CNC lathes and mills in a job shop environment on 1st shift. You will work with a variety of metals, interpret complex blueprints, and perform precise machining and quality checks using advanced tools and controls such as G & M codes, Fanuc, and MasterCam. The position requires a well-rounded machinist who can manage full machine set-ups, changeovers, tooling, and tear-downs while maintaining high quality standards over extended shifts.
Responsibilities
Set up, program, edit, and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce parts in a job shop environment.
Use G & M codes and controls such as Fanuc and MasterCam to complete machining jobs accurately and efficiently.
Read and interpret blueprints daily to set up jobs and verify dimensions and tolerances on finished parts.
Machine a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, carbon, zinc, and other alloys, according to job specifications.
Perform quality checks on machined parts using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Conduct complete machine set-ups, changeovers, tooling adjustments, edits, and tear-downs as required.
Operate additional shop tools and equipment, including mills, manual mills, boring mills, manual lathes, and Bridgeport-style machines, to complete jobs.
Adjust speeds and feeds to optimize machining performance and surface finish while protecting tooling and equipment.
Maintain a safe and organized work area and follow all shop procedures and standards.
Work 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday and 5-6 hours on most Saturdays, with potential rotation for on-call Sundays.
Be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet production demands.
Essential Skills
At least 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a job shop environment.
Strong experience operating CNC lathes with some experience on mills.
Proficiency in machine set-ups, changeovers, tooling, edits, and tear-downs.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers, for verifying tolerances and dimensions.
Experience using G & M codes for CNC programming and operation.
Experience working with Fanuc controls.
Ability to perform programming and editing on CNC machines.
Comfort working extended 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday and 5-6 hours most Saturdays.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a foundry environment.
Ability to provide personal tools for machining work, with supplemental tools available on site.
Experience operating mills, manual mills, boring mills, manual lathes, and Bridgeport-style mills.
Familiarity with MasterCam or similar CAM software.
Understanding of appropriate speeds and feeds for various materials and tooling.
Ability to adapt to a high-volume workload and long hours while maintaining quality and safety.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, family-owned organization with a long history of job security and no layoffs. The company offers highly affordable health, dental, and vision benefits, with low monthly costs for both individuals and families. You can participate in profit sharing three times a year, with historically strong payouts that reward the company's performance. The work environment is laid-back and supportive, with leadership that values open communication and strives to accommodate scheduling needs whenever possible.
Work Environment
The shop uses a range of machining equipment, including CNC lathes, CNC mills, manual mills, boring mills, manual lathes, and Bridgeport-@type machines, along with precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. Appropriate industrial work attire suitable for a foundry environment is expected to ensure safety and comfort.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orrville, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Orrville,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
