**Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist** **Job Description** Join a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. With over 90 years of expertise, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The Machinist sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines, including CNC lathe machines. **Responsibilities** + Operate machinery safely and follow all established Safety Policies and Procedures. + Work from drawings and written instructions to create parts. + Set up and operate CNC machines, performing diversified and complex operations on one or more machines simultaneously. + Write and edit programs as needed to meet overall part tolerance requirements. + Provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced machinists. + Proficiently run multiple machines simultaneously and handle changeovers without assistance. + Write basic programs, post-edit CNC programs, and troubleshoot to fine-tune processes for optimal performance. + Set up jobs, run jobs, inspect parts, and perform all external setup tasks for the next job while the machine is running. + Read prints to recognize specifications and determine operational sequences; select tools, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, and chucking/holding requirements. + Inspect and replace cutting tools as necessary, and use all necessary measuring tools to assure conformance to print. + Establish proper tool offsets and make necessary adjustments. + Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. + Advise the supervisor of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + 3-5 years of experience in setting up and operating CNC lathe machines. + Ability to use quality precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators. + Experience performing full setups and editing programs using G and M codes. + Ability to read blueprints and setup sheets. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in the machining industry supplying to the automotive or aerospace sector. + Ability to read MasterCam prints. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, disability coverage, 401K contributions with a 3% company match, financial plan support, paid vacation and holidays, employee assistance programs, and full benefits from day one. Benefit from a company culture with an average tenure of 35 years. **Work Environment** The work environment is climate-controlled, organized, and clean throughout the facility. The first shift runs from 5 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with overtime available on Friday and Saturday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Wheeling, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr. Competitive compensation Health and wellness programs and support Disability coverage 401K contributions - 3% company match Financial plan support Paid vacation and holidays Employee assistance programs Full benefits from day 1 **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.