Cnc Operator

Job Title: CNC Swiss Machine Operator

Job Description

Join a precision-driven manufacturing team as a CNC Swiss Machine Operator, where you will operate and monitor CNC Swiss machines to produce high-quality parts in a clean, medical-focused environment. You will set up and start machines, perform basic inspections, and ensure parts meet specifications using blueprints and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate a cell of 1–2 CNC Swiss machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Start and set up assigned CNC machines at the start of the shift.
• Load raw material into CNC machines and ensure correct material usage.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints to verify that parts meet specifications.
• Perform minor inspections on parts during production to maintain quality.
• Conduct first-piece inspections to validate setups and tooling before running full production.
• Identify and clearly mark nonconforming or visually defective parts.
• Perform minor deburring of parts as needed to meet quality and finish requirements.
• Monitor tooling condition during production and identify when tooling needs replacement.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other basic quality tools to measure and verify part dimensions.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear required protective equipment at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with medical manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to address production or quality issues promptly.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of CNC operating experience on lathe or Swiss machines.
• Ability to read and interpret basic manufacturing blueprints.
• Previous experience using quality tools such as calipers and gauges.
• Basic understanding of CNC machine operation and production workflows.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify visual defects in parts.
• Capability to perform first-piece inspections and minor in-process checks.
• Reliability in starting machines and managing assigned equipment at the start of each shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in medical or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Comfort working in a clean, regulated production environment.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts and occasional overtime as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests in your growth through internal promotion opportunities and flexible scheduling options, including the ability to use unpaid time for personal needs and make it up within the week. The organization supports your well-being with a 401(k) plan featuring a 50% company match, vision, life, and short-term coverage, as well as medical and dental benefits with an HSA available starting the first month of employment. A no-cost medical option through a local provider is also offered, and the team culture is reinforced with regular perks such as weekly donut Fridays.

Work Environment

You will work in a very clean, medical-focused manufacturing environment that requires adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, including wearing eye protection. The facility operates multiple shift options, including a Monday–Thursday shift from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with potential overtime on Fridays and occasional Saturdays, typically for partial shifts. There is also an alternative weekend shift from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with pay structured for a 40-hour week. The environment uses CNC Swiss machines, lathes, and standard quality tools such as calipers and gauges, and emphasizes organization, precision, and consistent product quality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, IN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.