CNC Machinist

**Job Title: Machinist** **Job Description** Join a leading gear and gear-related manufacturing company serving industries such as steel, bridge, aluminum, aggregate, and mining. You will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC/Manual Machine Tools to produce high-quality parts while adhering to safety standards and quality requirements. **Responsibilities** + Program, set up, and operate CNC/Manual Machine Tools, including Schiess & Hankook brands. + Follow work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and specifications, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). + Perform programming on machine tools by entering instructions, setting tools, and calculating requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry. + Maintain specifications and tolerances while performing operations such as drilling, grooving, cutting, and more. + Troubleshoot processes, adjust controls, replace worn tools, and sharpen tools as needed. + Perform preventive maintenance by following company and machine manufacturer's instructions. + Confirm settings by measuring positions on first-run and sample parts. + Complete required information in company production, preventive maintenance, and quality records. + Maintain continuity among work shifts through prescribed communication methods. + Care for and maintain machine tools, tooling, fixturing, equipment, and work area. **Essential Skills** + Strong knowledge of machining, CNC, lathes, mills, gear cutting, and gear grinding machines. + Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and engineering plans. + Proficiency in programming and operating CNC machines. + Experience with machining parameters and GD&T. + Capability to perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + College Level Certificate in CNC Machining. + Significant experience in CNC machine work. + Preferred experience with horizontal or vertical boring mills. + Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in CNC or Precision Machining. + Willingness to learn and adapt to a variety of machine operations, including German brands. **Why Work Here?** Experience a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Engage in cutting-edge machining operations with a company that values continuous learning and skill advancement. **Work Environment** The role is based in a large machine shop environment where steel-toed boots are required. Jeans and t-shirts are acceptable attire, with an optional uniform service available. The position requires physical activities such as walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and using various body parts for handling tasks throughout the shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Princeton, Indiana. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Princeton, IN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $62400.00/yr. Direct Hire opportunity Company benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 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.