**Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist** **Job Description** Set up and operate a CNC lathe with Fanuc controls (Puma, Kia, Hwacheon). Responsibilities include switching tools and inserts, loading and unloading fixtures, proofing the program (setting the program and making basic edits), understanding 0 point reference, running offsets, and completing and documenting in-process inspections. You will work mostly with stainless steel 4140, hastalloy, and other materials. The lathes run on 'Predator' software. You will also perform editing, reading ahead in the code to catch any discrepancies. **Hard Skills** + CNC Lathe operation + Fanuc controls + Predator software + Proofing programs + Running offsets + Machining castings + 5-axis machining (a plus but not required) **Soft Skills** + Attention to detail + Flexibility + Willingness to help **Job Type** This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). **Work Site** This is a fully on-site position in Santee, California. **Work Environment** Machine shop looking for long-term employees who want to contribute to a growing company. The environment is more of a job shop than repetitive production. It is a dirtier shop, and employees may be moved around based on the needs. You could operate the same machine for three days but may be moved to another one for a few days. Flexibility and a willingness to help are essential. **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.