CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our team and contribute to the fabrication and machining of specialty parts for engineered products. The successful candidate will operate CNC milling machines, manual mills, and manual engine lathes to create high-quality components while adhering to engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines, manual mills (Bridgeport), and manual engine lathes.
• Machine, fabricate, and assist with sub-assembly of low-volume specialty parts.
• Independently work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and sketches to hold close tolerances.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on fixture setup, tooling choices, manufacturability, and prototype iterations.
• Use precision measurement tools to verify quality and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Work with various materials including stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and plastics.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop environment, following safety and quality procedures.
• Participate in integrating new machining equipment as capabilities expand.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of machining or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with manual lathes, drill presses, and manual milling machines.
• Experience with Quality Control, precision measurement tools, and inspection methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and tolerancing requirements.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with MS Excel / MS Word.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and in small engineering teams.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a full-time, 40-hour work week with scheduling flexibility. Benefit from competitive compensation based on experience, holiday pay, vacation benefits, tax-deferred savings plans, and bonus programs. Take advantage of opportunities for skill development and training on new CNC equipment.

Work Environment

Our team fosters a creative, hands-on engineering environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Expect a clean and organized shop where safety and quality procedures are paramount.

This is a Permanent position based out of Middlesex, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr.

401k and short form available

This is a fully onsite position in Middlesex,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.