CNC Machinist

Job Description

This role focuses on operating CNC machinery in a new machine shop environment, preparing machines for production, loading materials, and overseeing machining operations. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate and efficient production while performing basic inspection of parts to maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC machines for production, including setup and basic adjustments.
• Load materials and components into machines and ensure proper alignment and positioning.
• Oversee machining operations to ensure parts are produced to specification.
• Perform basic inspection of machined parts to verify dimensions and quality.
• Monitor machine performance and report any issues or irregularities promptly.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with a small production team to meet daily and weekly output goals.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in the new machine shop by providing feedback on processes and equipment.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of machine operator experience in a machine shop environment.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC or similar production machinery.
• Ability to prepare, load, and oversee machine operations with minimal supervision.
• Basic inspection skills to check parts for accuracy and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small production team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a new or growing machine shop environment.
• Comfort working with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Willingness to contribute ideas to improve processes and workflow.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization with a new site that offers significant autonomy in your role and clear opportunities for advancement through promotion from within. The culture supports development and internal growth, backed by a corporate structure that provides stability and long-term vision. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match, supporting both health and financial well-being.

Work Environment

You will work in a new machine shop as part of a small production team of approximately 2–3 people. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The environment emphasizes safety, including the requirement to wear closed-toe shoes. The setting is collaborative yet offers substantial autonomy, allowing you to take ownership of your work while contributing to a close-knit team.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

DP, great benefits including dental, vision, 401k match

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.