Senior CNC Machinist- Custom Tooling Specialist - Will pay up to $40/hr.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CNC Machinist to join our team in a non-production, custom tooling environment. This role is ideal for a machinist who thrives on variety, precision, and problem-solving. You will work on a wide range of custom projects, manufacturing and repairing precision tooling for diverse customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines
• Program jobs conversationally at the machine controller
• Manufacture and repair custom tooling based on customer specifications
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings
• Troubleshoot and maintain older CNC equipment
• Adapt to changing job requirements and project scopes

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in CNC machine operation and programming
• Strong experience with CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation
• Wire EDM and precision grinding experience in a tool and die setting is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans
• Supportive, employee-focused culture with high retention
• A dynamic work environment with new challenges each week
• Opportunities to apply craftsmanship and technical expertise in a custom tooling setting

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66500.00 - $79000.00/yr.

Company provides 401k with match, health, vision, and dental. Periodic employee wellness events and company gatherings.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk River,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.