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Description

We are a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, we provide a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working with us is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Machinists to join our team. This person will be responsible for setting up complex parts from start to finish on CNC machines and supporting daily production through tool changes, machine changeovers, and routine maintenance.

Pay scale: $25 - $35/hr.

Shift Hours:

1st Shift: 6:00am to 2:30pm (2 Openings - As of 1/7)

2nd Shift:2:00pm to 10:30pm (2 Openings - As of 1/7)

includes a .50 shift differential

3rd Shift: 10:00pm to 6:30am (2 Openings - As of 1/7)

includes a 10% shift differential

Key Responsibilities:

Set up complex parts on CNC machines (multi-axis lathes, Swiss-type lathes, vertical machining centers)

Perform tool changes, changeovers, and routine machine maintenance

Follow safety standards at all times (PPE, lifting techniques, safe chip handling, etc.

Keep a clean and organized work area (toolbox, machines, gage tables, etc.)

Log setup and tool change times accurately using data collection terminals

Read and interpret complex blueprints and geometric tolerances

Select appropriate tooling from vending machines and tool cribs

Follow and complete setup instructions, tool layouts, and checklists

Conduct visual inspections and complete 1st article inspections to verify part quality

Perform minor program edits (tool locations, speeds/feeds) under supervision

Change stick tools, drills, boring bars, reamers, knurls (live and static tools)

Collaborate with engineering to optimize speeds, feeds, and cycle times

Mentor and support junior machinists and operators

Complete all job-related documentation accurately

Suggest process improvements and machining best practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

3+ years of experience machining using Haas Mills or Star Swiss machinery

1+ years of experience editing g-codes utilizing a fanuc control

Ability to use precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and guages

Nice to have:

Ability to program on Haas and/or Star CNC machines

Experience setting up multiple machining centers at once

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 West Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

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.