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Job Title: Bakery Machinist

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Machinist to join our dynamic team. This role involves setting up and operating multi-axis CNC Mills, inspecting parts, and working with various materials to produce high-quality components. As a Machinist, you will contribute to the manufacturing of heat shield tiles for rockets in our state-of-the-art facility.

Responsibilities

+ Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills up to 5-axis.

+ Inspect parts using hand tools to verify dimensions.

+ Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.

+ Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials such as Inconel, stainless steel, copper, and titanium.

+ Communicate effectively with shop leadership when production is inhibited.

+ Continuously provide feedback for process improvements.

+ Understand basic G-Code and make adjustments to feed/speed.

+ Read and understand blueprints, GD&T, notes, and tolerances.

+ Use hand inspection tools to check machined features.

+ Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders for product fabrication.

+ Document processes precisely to replicate each step in material processing.

+ Perform product inspection and rework as required.

+ Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding of symbols, flag notes, and general notes.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in CNC programming and operation.

+ Experience with blueprint reading, G-Code, geometric dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing.

+ Ability to work with various machine controls including OSP and Fanuc.

+ General machining experience.

+ Strong mathematical skills.

+ Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience setting up assemblies.

+ Basic understanding of robotic automation.

+ Experience operating and maintaining 6-axis robots.

+ Experience working with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) in an automation setting.

+ Experience using Simantic or other HMIs.

Why Work Here?

Join a forward-thinking team in a cutting-edge facility where you have the opportunity to work on exciting projects with the potential for long-term growth and career advancement. Our environment fosters innovation and offers a high opportunity for contract-to-hire positions leading to permanent employment.

Work Environment

Our facility operates on a 6pm - 6am shift in a warm and technologically advanced setting where safety and efficiency are prioritized

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cocoa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Cocoa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.