Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

The Machinist sets up, operates, and maintains CNC mills and lathes to produce precision metal components for heavy-industrial applications. This role interprets complex blueprints and GD&T specifications, adjusts machine parameters to achieve tight tolerances, and performs in-process inspections to ensure consistent part quality. The Machinist works with a variety of heavy-industrial metals, troubleshoots machining issues on the shop floor, and contributes to continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC mills and lathes to produce precision metal components for heavy-industrial applications.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications to ensure parts meet design requirements.
• Adjust machine parameters, tooling offsets, and workholding to achieve tight dimensional tolerances.
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, fixture installation, and program loading.
• Conduct in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
• Monitor machining operations to verify proper feed rates, tool condition, and overall part quality throughout production runs.
• Troubleshoot machining issues such as chatter, tool wear, incorrect offsets, and material inconsistencies, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform basic G-code edits directly at the machine to fine-tune programs and improve part quality or efficiency.
• Work with a range of heavy-industrial metals, including carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and high-strength materials.
• Follow established safety procedures and consistently use appropriate PPE in a high-volume, heavy-manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate production records, inspection logs, and job travelers for each job and work order.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to tooling selection, machining processes, and workflow efficiency.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including lubrication, coolant checks, and cleaning of chips and debris to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Support changeovers between jobs by adjusting tooling, fixtures, and programs to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with CNC mills and lathes in a production or heavy-industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, including speeds and feeds, cutting conditions, and tool life management.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and apply GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to perform basic programming and G-code edits at the machine.
• Experience performing machine setups, including tooling selection, workholding, and program loading.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and bore gauges for in-process inspection.
• Familiarity with common CNC controls such as Fanuc, Haas, or similar platforms.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot machining and tooling issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy-industrial metals such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and high-strength materials.
• Experience in high-volume or heavy-manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting changeovers and optimizing setups to reduce downtime.
• Comfort working from detailed work instructions, job travelers, and inspection documentation.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing tooling, processes, and workflow.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable manufacturing organization that offers competitive pay and strong benefits while working with advanced CNC equipment in a professional environment. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging, heavy-industrial components, build your technical skills, and contribute to ongoing improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency. The company values craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous learning, providing a solid platform for long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role operates in a high-volume manufacturing environment focused on heavy-industrial metal components. You will work around CNC mills and lathes, manual machining equipment, and precision inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and bore gauges. The setting involves routine use of PPE and adherence to established safety procedures. Work is hands-on and shop-floor based, with regular interaction with machinery, cutting fluids, and metal chips in a production-focused facility.

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $75857.00/yr.

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.