Cnc Lathe Machinist

Cnc Lathe Operator

We are seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Operator to join our team. This role involves operating and setting up CNC machines to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. The successful candidate will be responsible for various machining tasks, quality inspections, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Check work instructions, material type, and size to ensure accurate job set-up.
• Receive and load CNC Programs; modify, edit, and adjust to ensure optimum production and efficiency; set appropriate tool offsets.
• Multi-task and set-up, run, or oversee multiple machines to maximize efficiency.
• Manufacture or select appropriate tooling and fixtures needed to complete a job.
• Run production including secondary operations on a variety of machinery and equipment, such as drill press and deburring equipment.
• Visually inspect production for surface finish; check for burrs, scratches, rust, and other defects.
• Own product quality; check product against blueprints or drawings using a variety of measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, and profile projectors.
• Count, mark, and pack parts if needed.
• Perform mechanical tasks such as loading and unloading of vises, fixtures, and parts.
• Return all tools to Tool crib and all measuring equipment to Quality Department.
• Communicate instructions and oversee jobs run by lower-skilled personnel as needed.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Complete Operations Sheet and other appropriate documents neatly and accurately.
• Use Real-Time Data Collection for working hours and logging into and out of production.
• Work with Lead or Engineering to ensure accurate set-up and run estimated times.
• Comply with company and machine safety policies and procedures.
• Work in accordance with M&R Company Work Instructions, Policies and Procedures, including safety and those governing the quality system as defined by ISO/AS.
• Communicate all production information such as quality issues, scrap rates, and other problems to appropriate personnel including Lead, Engineering, and Quality Department.
• Participate in activities to increase personal skill level, overall departmental processes, and product quality.
• Receive, understand, and follow all written and oral instructions.
• Resolve day-to-day issues by working effectively with others.
• Accept and complete other duties required to meet company needs.

Essential Skills

• Expert technical ability to set-up and run secondary operations, including drill press, deburring, and polishing.
• Ability to load, unload tools and enter offsets as necessary.
• Expert technical ability to read, modify, and edit programs.
• Expert ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Strong ability to use and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology devices for piece part inspection including profile projectors.
• Distinguish different raw materials (e.g. Stainless Steel vs. Cold Rolled Steel).
• Understand machining properties of various raw materials (e.g. 303SST vs. 304SST).
• Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate mathematical skills (e.g. basic trigonometry).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA-required training in Lock-out / Tag-out, Hazard Communication, PPE, and Emergency Evacuation.
• In-house training on all assigned machinery and equipment.

Why Work Here

We offer a strong PTO and benefits package when permanent, including 401K matching. We focus on promoting from within, providing opportunities for career growth. The average tenure of our employees ranges from 15 to 30 years, reflecting our commitment to employee satisfaction and stability.

This is a job shop environment with low quantity runs, typically between 20 to 100 pieces on average. The second shift operates from 2pm to 10:30pm, though currently, employees work 9-hour days from 6am to 3:30pm or 5am to 2:30pm, totaling 50 hours a week once fully trained. Our facility is equipped with 6 brand new CNC machines and has a smaller team with 22 shop workers on the first shift.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $68000.00/yr. Insurance is mostly paid for by M&R, but there are employee contributions also. We have 4 Aetna medical plans to choose from, 2 MetLife dental plans to choose from, vision, life and 401k. Medical prices range from as low as $31 contribution, all the way up to $350, depending on the selections. Dental range is from as low as $12 to $69, and Vision ranges from $3.50 to $12.50.

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 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.