CNC Machinist

• Monday-Thursday (optional OT on Fridays)
• $22/hr-$27/hr +15% Premium (based off experience)
• 9 paid holidays
• 2 weeks PTO to start (negotiable based on experience)
• Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to take on a dynamic role involving the entire machining process from start to finish. The machinist will be responsible for reading work orders and blueprints, starting up machines, performing changeovers/tool changes, adjusting programs, and running quality parts. The role requires quality control expertise and comfort with precision measuring instruments. This position offers the chance to work with advanced equipment, including HAAS mills, Swiss lathes, and various 3 & 4-axis CNC mills and lathes, primarily for low-high volume production machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-axis CNC equipment and read blueprints.
• Use basic machining gauges and understand standard machining terminology and principles.
• Set up machines and work with a defined process to produce quality products, performing tool changes as needed.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of CNC machining, set-ups, tool changes, and operation.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to operate CNC mills and lathes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years CNC machining experience preferred.
• Experience in CNC programming and editing is a plus.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive salary and incentive program, with a waitlist for candidates to enroll at KVCC for their journeyman machining card. Enjoy guaranteed 10 hours of overtime per quarter, a people-centric work environment, and a Monday-Thursday schedule with optional overtime on Friday. Our facility promotes a strong work-life balance, provides a clean, climate-controlled factory, and offers advancement opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52569.48 - $67610.40/yr.

Offer a competitive salary and incentive program; There is a waitlist but they will pay for candidates to enroll at KVCC for their journeyman machining card

Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits

Guaranteed 10 hours of overtime per quarter

People Centric

Monday-Thursday schedule with optional overtime Friday

Work-Life Balance

Clean, Climate-controlled Factory

Advancement Opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

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.