Cnc Operator

• Job Title:

  CNC Operator
• Job Description
• We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our team.

You will be responsible for operating CNC machines, mills, and robots. Your duties will include performing tool and insert changes, checking parts for conformance to blueprints, and monitoring machine performance. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Additionally, you will perform basic maintenance on CNC machines and work closely with supervisors, programmers, and support teams to resolve any issues.

• Responsibilities
• + Operate CNC machines, mills, and robots.

+ Perform tool and insert changes. + Check parts for conformance to blueprints. + Monitor and adjust machine performance as needed. + Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean work areas. + Perform basic maintenance on CNC machines. + Work from process sheets, blueprints, setup sheets, and verbal/written instructions. + Collaborate with supervisors, programmers, and support teams to resolve problems. + Perform other duties as assigned.

• Essential Skills
• + Experience in a precision machining environment or CNC training.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency in handling basic CNC machining operations, including changing inserts and making offsets. + Ability to use common shop measuring instruments, such as calipers and micrometers. + Experience with horizontal lathe or mill setup. + Ability to work independently and efficiently.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Experience with Okuma or Nakamura lathes or mills. + Familiarity with Fanuc Robodrills and Universal Robots. + Experience with Fanuc robots.
• Why Work Here?
• We offer a competitive starting pay rate with a $4.

50 second shift differential. Enjoy a weekly attendance bonus of $1.25 per hour and opportunities for overtime. Our employees are paid weekly, every Friday. We provide comprehensive benefits, including BCBS PPO and HMO Medical Insurance, Life, AD/D and Short-Term Disability insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, and a 401K Retirement Savings Plan. Enjoy paid vacations and ten paid sick days.

• Work Environment
• Our facility is an extremely clean, large three-floor environment. At the end of each shift, employees are responsible for cleaning their work area. You will be working in a family-owned company that has been established for 65 years, with over 200 employees. You will primarily work with brass (90%) and will be trained in different finishes for various product lines.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Chicago,IL.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.