CNC Machinist

Job Title : CNC Machinist

Job Description

The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines. You will be responsible for reading blueprints, troubleshooting programs, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position may also require some programming and editing.

Responsibilities

Operate, set up, and potentially program CNC mills, EDMs, and CNC lathes within specified tolerances following work instructions and machine programs.

Propose new production setups and make changes to offsets / tooling as needed.

Perform challenging machining work on a variety of parts and metals, maintaining close tolerances.

Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications.

Troubleshoot and understand CNC programs and processes.

Improve and produce work instructions.

Assist engineering with redesigning fixtures to enhance quality and productivity, change dull tooling, and make minor offsets and adjustments.

Ensure product quality by adhering to operator-owned quality standards and using various measuring equipment.

Propose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirements.

Perform routine maintenance according to the daily machine checklist and adhere to the PM schedule.

Perform hand finishing tasks.

Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP / GDP), including completing job routers / cards.

Ensure safe working practices to minimize risks and report issues.

Achieve productivity targets and identify ways to improve productivity.

Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.

Support continuous improvement activities and escalate manufacturing issues as necessary.

Maintain 5S / housekeeping standards within the work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in medical device, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing with smaller parts and tight tolerances.

High School diploma or general education degree required.

5+ years of CNC machining experience.

Associates degree / certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive pay and benefits packages, with health benefits starting on day one. Employees can participate in our 401k plan with a company match. Enjoy 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, along with PTO. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities.

Work Environment

This position offers a 1st shift from 7 : 30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, or a 2nd shift from 4pm to 12 : 30am, Monday through Friday, with a 10% shift differential for the 2nd shift. Employees have the opportunity for as much overtime as desired.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 / 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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

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.