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Job Title: CNC Lathe Setup/Programmer

Job Description

Join a leading Aerospace/Commercial Machine shop as a CNC Lathe Setup/Programmer. You will be responsible for operating CNC and manual lathes, ensuring production parts meet specifications, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Operate CNC and manual lathes to run production parts.

+ Walk between machines, load/unload parts, and ensure jobs meet specifications.

+ Monitor and adjust machine settings based on part requirements.

+ Use measuring tools to check tolerances and ensure quality.

+ Run programs and tools efficiently and in a timely manner.

+ Maintain detailed attention to part quality and job timing.

+ Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving in daily tasks.

+ Operate and maintain CNC Machines.

+ Set-up lathing machines.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in using CNC mills and manual lathes.

+ Experience with blueprint reading and machining.

+ Ability to program CNC machines and operate CMM programming.

+ Experience with Mastercam and tooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Proficiency in English (reading and verbal communication).

+ Skilled in using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

+ Mechanically inclined with hands-on experience.

+ Basic CNC lathe and milling experience preferred.

+ Ability to work independently and manage job flow.

+ Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

+ Experience with editing G Code and M Code.

+ Manual mill and lathe experience.

Why Work Here?

Become part of a tight-knit team where positions often open due to retirements, reflecting long-term employee satisfaction. Benefit from union benefits after conversion and enjoy a supportive work environment where everyone has been with the company for over five years.

Work Environment

Work in a loud and organized environment with sectioned-off areas. The dress code includes jeans without holes, a T-shirt, PPE provided by the company, and steel-toed boots. This is a fast-paced, hands-on machining environment where performance is measured by job completion time and material efficiency. It offers a direct hire with long-term growth potential and access to benefits after 90 days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petaluma, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petaluma,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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.