**Job Title: CNC Machinist** **Job Description** We are seeking both skilled CNC Machinists and lower-level machine operators with CNC experience. This role involves running both mills and lathes up to 5-axis. You will use micrometers and calipers to measure finished parts, and blueprint reading is essential for machinists. **Responsibilities** + Operate both mills and lathes up to 5-axis. + Use micrometers and calipers to measure finished parts. + Read and interpret blueprints. + Work with various machinery including pumps, motors, air cylinders, and cranes. + Perform machining setups and operations. **Essential Skills** + Experience with CNC operations. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers. + Experience with mills and lathes up to 5-axis. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with industrial machinery such as pumps, motors, air cylinders, and cranes. + Knowledge of gas turbine mechanics. + A couple of years of experience for machinists; operators can have less experience but must have CNC operator experience. **Why Work Here?** Our large facility in Portsmouth is one of the few shops capable of handling large (shaft) machining, offering you the opportunity to work on unique and challenging projects. **Work Environment** Shop setting with a focus on precision machining. The facility supports operations involving large machinery and complex components. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00 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 Portsmouth,VA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024. **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.