• CNC Horizontal Mill Machinist

    Aerotek (Elkhart, IN)


    Job Title: CNC Horizontal Mill Machinist - 2nd Shift

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated CNC Horizontal Mill Machinist for our 2nd shift. You will play a crucial role in manufacturing firefighting equipment such as handline nozzles, apparatus valves, industrial valves, and more. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your machining skills in a dynamic work environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up and operate CNC Horizontal Mill machining centers.

    + Allocate 40% of your time to performing setups and changeouts, and 60% to monitoring machine runs, performing inspections, and maintaining work areas.

    + Conduct 1 to 3 setups per shift, managing runs from 20 to 200 parts.

    + Operate Toyoda and Okuma Horizontal Milling Centers, running two machines simultaneously.

    + Read and interpret component prints or drawings.

    + Utilize micrometers and calipers to ensure parts meet specifications.

    + Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, and fixtures on machines.

    + Perform touch editing of CNC mill machinery.

    + Maintain a tolerance of +/- .002.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience in setup, changeouts, offsets, and operation of CNC Milling machinery.

    + Proficiency in using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

    + Experience with tight tolerances up to +/- .005.

    + Understanding of G & M codes for tooling changes and offset adjustments.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints with up to 100 dimensions.

    + Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with 4 and 5 axis mills is a plus.

    + Background in a job shop environment is advantageous.

    + Ownership of precision measurement tools is preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage available from the first of the month after hiring. Benefit from a union shop where membership is optional, and take advantage of a 401K plan with a 50% match up to 6% after 90 days. Employees receive prorated PTO after 90 days and two weeks annually starting January 1st. We offer performance-based raises, a $150 annual boot allowance, and 9 paid holidays including a floating holiday. Our company remains stable even when other industries slow down, providing job security. We also offer flexibility with overtime.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkhart, IN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $27.04 - $29.54/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Elkhart,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.