Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring for Machinist

Client located in Charlotte

Weekly pay, medical, dental & vision

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to machine precision components for high-voltage energy sector applications. You will select tooling, define workholding, and optimize feeds and speeds for accuracy and efficiency while ensuring repeatability and surface quality. Your role will involve machining complex parts to tight tolerances from various materials including resins, copper, aluminum, and steel, supporting both R&D and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Create, simulate, and optimize toolpaths using CAD/CAM software like Mastercam or Fusion 360.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate models and drawings into manufacturable programs.
• Develop and run CMM programs to verify dimensional accuracy and GD&T requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspections, documenting inspection results.
• Build efficient setups using vises, fixtures, soft jaws, and custom workholding.
• Maintain tooling libraries, offsets, probing routines, and setup sheets.
• Support continuous improvement in machining methods, cycle times, and quality standards.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and test lab teams to meet technical requirements.
• Support prototype machining, fixture fabrication, and test equipment components.
• Contribute to building machining SOPs, workflows, and best practices.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with 3- and 4-axis machining; 5-axis experience highly preferred.
• 3+ years CAD/CAM programming for complex geometries.
• CMM programming/operation experience with Zeiss, Mitutoyo, or similar systems.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and interpret GD&T with confidence.
• Experience machining resins, copper, and mixed materials.
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup-style environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting engineering-driven machining or prototype work is a plus.
• Familiarity with Siemens ENEGY Programming.

Why Work Here?

Join a once-in-a-generation startup operation and help shape the foundation of machining excellence. Influence machining strategy, tooling standards, and inspection processes as we scale operations. Enjoy strong pay, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO including diversity days. Work with advanced CNC equipment, CAD/CAM platforms, and CMM systems in a culture obsessed with precision and continuous improvement. Be part of a global leader in high-voltage technology in Charlotte's booming energy industry.

Work Environment

Experience a fast-paced, technical environment where craftsmanship, accuracy, and problem-solving matter. Join a high-performance, dynamic startup-style environment located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Work with advanced CNC equipment, CAD/CAM platforms, and CMM systems, contributing to a culture of precision and continuous improvement.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2026.

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.

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.

Company Description

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.