Lathe Machinist 30-35/hr

The CNC Lathe Machinist sets up and operates CNC equipment for both production and prototype parts, following established standards and processes in a machine shop environment. This role ensures parts meet blueprint specifications and cycle time targets while supporting lean manufacturing principles and effective teamwork across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC lathes and related equipment to run production and prototype parts according to blueprints and established processes.
• Develop, document, and maintain product and setup processes, including work instructions for prototype parts.
• Program CNC equipment on the shop floor, including Mazatrol, and edit CNC programs to maintain and improve product quality.
• Troubleshoot machining processes, CNC programs, equipment, and tooling to resolve quality or performance issues.
• Design and build fixtures and work-holding devices to support efficient and accurate machining operations.
• Manage daily workload, adapt to changing priorities, and ensure production meets required cycle times.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers to verify part quality and support quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Apply blueprint reading and CAD-based information to ensure parts are machined to specification.
• Support and promote lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the machine shop.
• Pay close attention to detail and use critical thinking to identify and correct issues in machining processes.
• Actively organize, maintain, and improve current manufacturing processes in line with company policies and strategies.

• Hands-on experience setting up CNC lathes for production and prototype machining.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints to machine parts to specification.
• Ability to perform shop floor programming, including Mazatrol, and edit CNC programs.
• Experience with machining operations on CNC equipment, including lathes and mills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for machining processes, programs, equipment, and tooling.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control practices in a machine shop environment.
• Skill using precision measuring instruments such as calipers to verify part dimensions.
• Ability to design or adapt fixtures and work-holding devices for efficient machining.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking in daily work.
• Capability to manage workload and adjust to changing priorities in a production setting.

• Experience with Haas machines or similar CNC equipment.
• Exposure to CAD software to support blueprint interpretation and prototype machining.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Proactive approach to maintaining and improving established company policies and manufacturing strategies.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively within the machine shop.
• Organizational skills to develop and maintain clear work instructions for prototype and production parts.

You will work in a clean, well-organized machine shop that invests in employee comfort and well-being, including access to an on-site gym and a dedicated snack room. The environment supports continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth, offering the opportunity to refine your machining skills while contributing to efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a temperature-controlled machine shop designed for comfort and consistent machining conditions. You will work with CNC lathes, mills, Mazatrol and other CNC programming tools, precision measuring equipment such as calipers, and CAD-based drawings. The facility is clean and well maintained, with amenities including an on-site gym and snack room for employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liberty Lake, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Liberty Lake,WA.

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.