Lathe Machinist

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist who thrives in a high-precision manufacturing environment? Join a growing team producing critical components for the aerospace and firearms industries using advanced Mori Seiki multi-axis equipment. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, tackle complex setups, and manufacture parts to extremely tight tolerances while enjoying excellent benefits and long-term career growth.

As a CNC Machinist, you'll be responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing sophisticated Mori Seiki multi-axis CNC machines. You'll work with a variety of materials including stainless steel, alloy steels, aluminum, and plastics, producing high-quality components that meet demanding industry specifications.

Set up, operate, and maintain Mori Seiki multi-axis CNC machines

Perform tool changes, offsets, and machine adjustments to ensure peak performance

Edit, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs using G-Code and M-Code

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements

Manufacture precision aerospace and firearms components to tolerances as tight as ±0.0001"

Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections

Verify part quality using:

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Optical comparators
• Gauge pins
• Thread gauges
• Microscopes

Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimize downtime

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and productivity

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (flexibility available)

• Perform approximately 1-3 machine setups per week
• Run production lots ranging from 20 to 10,000+ pieces
• Manage cycle times from a few minutes to several hours
• Work independently while maintaining strict quality standards

4-6+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating Mori Seiki Multi-Axis CNC Machines

Strong experience performing tool offsets, setup adjustments, and machine troubleshooting

Proficiency with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Experience editing CNC programs using G and M codes

Strong understanding of precision inspection equipment and quality requirements

Ability to hold and verify extremely tight tolerances

Experience with Mori Seiki NTX, NZX, and NL Series Machines

Experience with Mori Seiki controls

Understanding of tool paths, cutting strategies, and process optimization

Experience utilizing MDI (Manual Data Input) functions

Aerospace, medical device, firearms, or other precision manufacturing experience

Manufacture precision components for industries where quality is critical and craftsmanship matters.

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Opportunities for Advancement and Skill Development

Join a well-established manufacturing team of approximately 60-70 employees operating across day, night, and weekend shifts. You'll work alongside highly skilled machinists in a collaborative environment that values expertise, continuous improvement, and quality craftsmanship.

If you're a skilled CNC Machinist looking to work with advanced multi-axis equipment, manufacture complex precision components, and grow your career in aerospace-grade machining, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that values quality, innovation, and technical excellence.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.