Job Title: CNC Machinist/Programmer

Job Description

As a CNC Machinist/Programmer, you will play a crucial role in setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production equipment to produce high-quality products according to specifications, schedules, and quality standards. You will be responsible for full programming, setup, and operation of CNC Mills, with a focus on ensuring program runs clean and conducting quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications from build sheets, work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine material requirements.
• Set up and operate multi-axis machining centers.
• Identify and assess tools for applicable job requests.
• Understand and apply G Code programming.
• Manufacture parts to meet production and quality requirements.
• Maintain equipment and tools in working order.
• Track production via daily management and ERP system.
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure high quality standards are met.
• Participate in events and continuous improvement/lean initiatives.
• Maintain work cell through 5S and housekeeping.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working on 4-axis mills.
• 2-3 years CNC Machinist experience.
• Ability to program, setup, and operate CNC machinery.
• Experience with blueprints and tolerances.
• Experience running Lathe equipment and machinery.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive benefits and great PTO, supported by a welcoming and low-stress atmosphere. Join a close-knit team where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

Work indoors in a climate-controlled industrial machine shop. First shift hours are 6am-4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with optional overtime on Fridays from 6am-2:30pm. The department is small with three team members, fostering a family-like environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gastonia, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Gastonia,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.