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Job Title: CNC Milling Machine Setup Technician** **Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for setting up both new and repeat jobs in various vertical and horizontal milling machines. This role plays a critical part in manufacturing parts for recreational airplanes and will involve collaborating with different departments to enhance processes.

Responsibilities

+ Set up new and repeat jobs in a variety of vertical and horizontal milling machines.

+ Measure, examine, and test parts using CMM, optical comparator, and hand tools to ensure conformance to specifications.

+ Complete all required shop paperwork accurately and neatly.

+ Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications.

+ Gather and assemble tools, holders, and fixturing.

+ Evaluate repeat jobs for opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.

+ Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Management on department and shop initiatives.

+ Clean and maintain machine tools to ensure all equipment stays in good working order.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with CNC milling and troubleshooting.

+ Ability to perform repeat setups and changeovers.

+ Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and complex drawings.

+ Comfortable using a variety of tools and inspection methods to ensure product quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school education.

+ 5-10 years of related manufacturing experience.

+ Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ Basic computer skills with the capacity to learn new skills as needed.

+ General knowledge of records control, statistical tools, ISO awareness, safety, and employee handbook guidelines.

+ Working knowledge of document control, customer production/equipment, product identification, process control, inspection, calibration, and inspection status.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health, medical, and dental benefits. Our 401k plan includes a 6% match. Employees receive year-end bonuses based on the productivity of the shop. Additionally, there is 100% tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment.

Work Environment

The shop is well-lit and equipped with a mix of older and newer machines. It is climate-controlled with air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter, ensuring a comfortable working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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.