Machinist

CNC Machinist - 1st and 2nd shift available– Join a Growing Precision Manufacturing Team

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC equipment while ensuring high‑quality machining processes. If you take pride in accuracy, craftsmanship, and problem‑solving, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a clean, modern facility.

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Machinist, you’ll play a key role in producing precision components. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Setting up CNC machines: vertical mills, horizontal mills, and lathes
• Performing in‑process inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, drop gauges, and indicators
• Operating equipment following process sheets, drawings, and specifications
• Editing, retrieving, and managing CNC programs from system files
• Inspecting completed work and processing non‑conforming materials when required
• Troubleshooting machine and tooling issues to maintain part quality

What You Bring

• Proficiency in CNC setup and operation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Mazak machines, mills, lathes, and/or Swiss machines
• Ability to work with CNC programs and verify part processes

Preferred (Not Required)

• Ability to calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry
• Experience proving out part programs

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a growing, team‑oriented precision manufacturer that values reliability, safety, and long‑term employee success. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• Clean, well‑lit, temperature‑controlled facility
• Monday–Friday schedule for strong work–life balance
• Family‑like culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Modern, temperature‑controlled, clean, and well‑lit facility
• Organized workspace built for efficiency and safety

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.

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