CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our dynamic team. This role involves operating advanced milling machines and manual mills to fabricate specialty parts for engineered products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines(Mazak), manual mills (Bridgeport), and manual engine lathes.
• Machine, fabricate, and assist with sub-assembly of low-volume specialty parts.
• Work independently from engineering drawings, blueprints, and sketches to maintain close tolerances.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on fixture setup, tooling choices, manufacturability, and prototype iterations.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges to verify quality and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Work with materials including stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and various plastics.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment and adhere to safety and quality procedures.
• Participate in integrating new machining equipment as capabilities expand.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of machining or manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with manual lathes, drill presses, and manual milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and tolerancing requirements.
• Experience with Quality Control, precision measurement tools, and inspection methods.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CNC experience helpful but not required — training provided.
• Experience working independently and in small engineering teams.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a full-time, 40-hour work week with some scheduling flexibility. We offer competitive compensation based on experience, along with holiday pay, vacation benefits, and tax-deferred savings plans. Our bonus programs and opportunities for skill development and training on new CNC equipment ensure career growth and satisfaction.

Work Environment

You will work in a creative, hands-on engineering environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our facilities are equipped with advanced machining technologies, and we maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

This is a Permanent position based out of Middlesex, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Short form available on request

This is a fully onsite position in Middlesex,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.