• CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist
• Carroll, Iowa
• $35•40/Hour + $150 Daily Per Diem ($1,050 Weekly)•50-60 Hours Per Week Available•1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings•Per Diem Eligible Travelers Welcome•Position Overview•Join a precision manufacturing team utilizing advanced CNC technology to produce complex, tight-tolerance components in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

We are seeking an experienced

• CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist
• to program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot
• Swiss-style CNC lathes and multi-axis turn-mill machines
• . In this role, you will work with industry-leading equipment including
• Star ECAS and SR-Series Swiss Lathes
• and
• Index G200 Turn-Mill Centers
• , utilizing
• Fanuc and Siemens controls
• to manufacture precision components to exacting customer and engineering specifications.

This position requires experience in Swiss machining, CNC programming, machine setup, tooling optimization, and multi-axis machining processes. The ideal candidate takes pride in precision machining, enjoys solving technical challenges, and thrives in a production-focused environment where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are paramount.

• Travel & Per Diem
• + Work performed onsite in
• Carroll, Iowa
• + •$150 daily per diem•paid •7 days per week•for eligible travelers during the duration of the contract + Weekly per diem equivalent of •$1,050•+ •Per diem is intended to help offset food and lodging expenses•+ •Experience in a traveling machinist role is beneficial•Compensation & Schedule•+ •

Pay:

• $35.00
• 40.00 per hour +

• Hours:

• 50-60+ hours per week available + Significant overtime opportunities available + Typically closed on Sundays +

Available Shifts:

+

• 1st

Shift:

• 6:00 AM
• 2:00 PM +
• 2nd

Shift:

• 2:00 PM
• 10:00 PM +
• 3rd

Shift:

• 10:00 PM
• 6:00 AM
• Key Responsibilities
• + Program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC Swiss lathes and multi-axis turn-mill machines.

+ Perform complete machine setups including tooling installation, tooling selection, offsets, guide bushing adjustments, workholding configuration, and program adjustments. + Set and adjust tool offsets, wear compensation, spindle speeds, feed rates, and machine parameters throughout production runs. + Utilize live tooling, sub-spindles, and multi-axis machining functions to perform complex turning, milling, drilling, tapping, and threading operations. + Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, customer specifications, work instructions, process documentation, and technical requirements. + Edit, troubleshoot, and optimize G-code programs to improve cycle times, machine efficiency, process stability, and product quality. + Monitor machine performance and production runs while making real-time adjustments to maintain tight tolerances and production requirements. + Conduct first-piece, first-article, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, gauges, and other precision inspection equipment. + Maintain tight tolerances and verify dimensional accuracy throughout production. + Perform machine changeovers, tooling replacements, and tooling modifications to support multiple production runs. + Support preventative maintenance activities to maximize machine reliability and minimize downtime. + Troubleshoot tooling, programming, material, quality, and machining-related issues. + Accurately document inspection results, quality records, and production data. + Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve machining challenges and improve production processes. + Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment. + Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through tooling, programming, process optimization, and cycle-time reduction efforts.

• Required Qualifications
• + •8-10+ years of experience•operating and setting up CNC Swiss lathes and/or multi-axis turn-mill machines.

+ Strong proficiency with

• Fanuc and/or Siemens CNC controls
• . + Experience programming, editing, troubleshooting, and optimizing
• G-code programs

•. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical documentation, customer specifications, and GD&T. + Strong understanding of machining fundamentals including tooling selection, feeds, speeds, turning operations, milling operations, and machining parameters. + Experience with Swiss-style machining processes. + Proven ability to maintain tight tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment. + Strong CNC machine setup experience including tooling, offsets, guide bushings, and workholding configuration. + Proficiency using precision inspection and measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, and related instruments. + Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. + Ability to work overtime and extended hours as production demands require. + Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Preferred Skills & Experience
• Equipment Experience
• + •Star SR-20 Swiss Lathe (Fanuc Controls)•+ •Star SR-16 Swiss Lathe (Fanuc Controls)•+ •Star

ECAS-32T

Swiss Lathe (Siemens Controls)

• + •Index G200 Turn-Mill Center (Siemens Controls)•Technical Experience•+ Familiarity with G & M Codes and CNC programming concepts.

+ Experience with

• Mastercam
• or similar CAM software.

+ Experience with multi-axis machining strategies and complex machine setups. + Knowledge of axis control for complex part geometries. + Advanced knowledge of process optimization and cycle-time improvement techniques. + Experience performing turning, milling, drilling, tapping, and threading operations. + Exposure to Haas, Mazak, and other CNC machine brands and control systems. + Experience working in high-volume precision manufacturing environments. + Experience machining to tight tolerances. + Familiarity with a variety of CNC equipment including CNC lathes, routers, lasers, burn tables, press brakes, press operations, and CNC saws.

• What We're Looking For
• The ideal candidate is a highly skilled CNC Swiss machining professional with extensive hands-on experience programming, setting up, operating, and optimizing Swiss lathes and turn-mill equipment.

Successful candidates will be capable of independently performing complete machine setups, optimizing programs for efficiency and quality, troubleshooting complex machining issues, and consistently producing precision components that meet demanding customer specifications. We're seeking individuals who are technically proficient, quality-driven, safety-focused, and committed to continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Why Work Here?
• Employees benefit from weekly pay, overtime opportunities, and a generous per diem structure.

Permanent employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include: + Medical, dental, and vision coverage + Retirement plans with employer matching and additional retirement contributions + Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance + Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and other paid time off programs + Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance + Fertility, adoption, autism support, child care, and elder care benefits + Virtual healthcare services and second-opinion medical programs + Employee assistance programs and wellness incentives + Legal, financial, and identity protection resources + Potential incentive compensation opportunities based on company and individual performance

• Work Environment
• This role is performed in a large, high-volume, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility that is clean, organized, and focused on safety and efficiency.

Employees work on advanced CNC equipment including Star ECAS and SR-Series Swiss lathes with Siemens and Fanuc controls, as well as Index G200 turn-mill centers. The environment emphasizes precision machining, safety, cleanliness, process control, and continuous improvement while supporting significant overtime opportunities for machinists seeking additional hours.

• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite
• Contract
• position in Carroll, IA.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $30.00
• $40.

00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Charlotte,NC.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• Aerotek® Inc.

provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.