Machining company in Ephrata that supports the Aerospace and Defense Industry is looking for Machinists on 1st and 3rd shifts. This is a direct hire opportunity with the company providing competitive pay, great benefits, and tons of growth opportunity!
- Virtual interviews available ASAP! Multiple openings!
- 1st shift: 7am
- 3pm (Monday
- Friday) 3rd shift: 11pm
- 7am (Sunday
- Thursday) Flexible on start time, could start as early as 9pm and work 8 hours.
Lots of OT available on front end of shift. 90 day training period on 1st shift. Open to discussing a modified training schedule if candidate cannot train on 1st.
Pay Range:
$27
- $37/hr Job Description This role involves setting up, programming, and operating CNC mills or lathes to produce custom, precision components in a low-volume job shop environment.
You will machine parts to exact customer specifications, work from detailed prints, and frequently change tooling and programs as you move between highly customized projects. The position offers structured training, flexible shifts, and the opportunity to grow your technical skills with advanced CNC and CAM technologies. Responsibilities Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts. Read, interpret, and work from various types of customer prints and blueprints. Perform CNC programming using CAM software to support 3
- 4• and 5-axis milling and live tooling lathes, as applicable.
Conduct frequent changeovers by updating programs and changing tooling for low-volume, custom parts. Verify part dimensions and quality, ensuring adherence to tight tolerances and customer requirements. Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and apply critical thinking to resolve problems efficiently. Essential Skills Proven ability to set up, program, and operate CNC mills or lathes. Ability to read and understand various types of customer prints and blueprints. Mechanical aptitude with strong hands-on machining capability. Experience with CNC setup and changeovers in a job shop or similar environment. Proficiency with CAM software for CNC programming, including experience with 3
- 4• and 5-axis programming for mills and live tooling for lathes.
Experience with CNC controls such as Mazatrol, Hurco, Fanuc, or Mitsubishi. Comfort working in a low-volume, custom manufacturing setting where parts and setups frequently change. Additional Skills & Qualifications Mastercam programming experience, or experience with comparable CAM software. Experience with live tooling on CNC lathes. Familiarity with Mazak, Hurco, MicroDynamics, and similar CNC machines. Aerospace or defense industry machining experience is a strong plus. Interest in ongoing professional development and advanced CAM programming. Why Work Here? You will join an employee-owned organization that emphasizes flexible work schedules, strong total compensation, and long-term financial participation through ownership stock after one year of employment. The company invests in your growth through structured training, in-house apprenticeship opportunities, and advanced programming experience with modern CNC technologies. You will work in a values-based culture that supports continuous learning, teamwork, and pride in producing high-quality, custom components for demanding industries. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Ephrata, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $56160.00
00/yr. Flextime Work Schedule Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement Ongoing Training and Development through One-on-One Coaching Monthly Team Member Lunch Community Involvement Opportunities Company Paid Work Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses Wellness Benefits Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ephrata,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
