Job Title: CNC Machinist / CNC Lathe and Mill Operator
Job Description
This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC lathes and mills in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You will work from engineering documentation, ensure parts meet quality standards through inspection, and perform routine maintenance on machines. Depending on experience level, you will progress from basic operation to full process development, including programming and tooling design.
Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and maintain CNC lathe and/or mill machines in a production environment.
Work from bills of material (BOM) and bills of operations (BOO) to produce components according to specifications.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and related documentation to determine machining requirements.
Interpret and identify the correct bill of material for each job and ensure all required components and materials are available.
Adhere to established guidelines, procedures, and work instructions to maintain consistent quality and safety.
Perform inspection of workpieces using gauge equipment and other measuring tools to verify dimensional accuracy.
Conduct routine maintenance on machine tools to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.
Use manual equipment, such as drill presses and other shop tools, to perform necessary secondary or supporting operations.
Apply basic understanding of CNC machine language and codes to run and adjust programs as needed.
At Level 2, maintain and manage tooling, including selection, setup, and basic repair.
At Level 2, work with various @types of raw materials and understand how material characteristics affect machining processes.
Identify problems related to tooling, machine function, and raw materials, and take corrective action or escalate as appropriate.
Perform machine setups from process instructions, including work holding, tool offsets, and program loading.
Inspect and validate first-piece parts to confirm process accuracy before running production quantities.
Adjust or modify CNC programming within defined parameters to improve quality or efficiency.
At Level 3, develop and implement CNC machining processes, including CNC programming, process tooling, work holding solutions, process documentation, and first article validation.
Achieve full competency in operating lathes, mills, and multi-axis CNC machines.
Incorporate automation principles and techniques in conjunction with machining processes where applicable.
Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support continuous improvement and complete other assigned functions and responsibilities.
Essential Skills
1+ years of CNC machining experience.
Basic understanding of CNC machine language and codes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
Ability to interpret and identify the correct bill of material (BOM) for each job.
Capability to work from a bill of material (BOM) and bill of operations (BOO).
Experience performing inspection of workpieces using gauge equipment and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform routine maintenance on machine tools.
Experience performing necessary duties using manual equipment such as drill presses and other shop tools.
Familiarity with CNC lathes and mills and general machining operations.
Ability to adhere to established guidelines, procedures, and work instructions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Tooling knowledge and the ability to perform tooling maintenance.
Knowledge of various @types of raw materials and how they affect machining processes.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems related to tooling, machine function, and raw materials.
Capability to perform full machine setup from process instructions, including work holding and tool offsets.
Experience inspecting and validating first-piece parts prior to production runs.
Ability to adjust or modify CNC programs as needed to improve quality or efficiency.
Familiarity with principles and techniques associated with CNC machining and process development.
Experience developing and implementing CNC machining processes, including programming, process tooling, work holding, process documentation, and first article validation.
Full competency in operating lathe, mill, and multi-axis CNC machines.
Understanding of automation concepts as they apply to machining operations.
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD/CAM tools for programming or process support.
Machine operation and machine setup in a manufacturing environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a company that offers long-term career opportunities and takes pride in retaining employees for the remainder of their careers. As you perform and grow in the role, you can access advancement paths and pay raise opportunities. The schedule provides a steady Monday through Thursday structure with Fridays off, supporting work-life balance. You will also receive benefits and paid time off, including vacation time, while working in a stable and supportive environment with no mandatory overtime.
Work Environment
The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility within a machining department. You will work primarily with CNC lathes, mills, and related machining equipment, including drill presses and other manual machines. The environment is structured and process-driven, with a focus on quality and safety. Available shifts include a first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, and a second shift from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The schedule offers predictable hours and a steady workload in a professional production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Lenexa,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 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.
