CNC Machine Operator

  • Aerotek
  • New Ulm, Minnesota
  • Full Time
CNC Operator**

**Job Description**

Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturer specializing in motion and control technologies and systems. We provide precision-engineered solutions for mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. Our products are essential to everything that moves or requires control, including the manufacturing and processing of raw materials, durable goods, infrastructure development, and all forms of transport. This position focuses on the production of gear heads for motors.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate and set-up CNC lathes and mills.

+ Transform raw materials to first article inspection for any lathe or mill part.

+ Work on insourcing activities.

+ Understand machining fundamentals, including materials, feed rates, speeds, fixture design, grinding, honing, heat treat, welding, and inspection.

+ Familiarity with different grades of steel and aluminum and their machinability requirements.

**Essential Skills**

+ Two-year technical degree.

+ Firm grasp of machining fundamentals.

+ Minimum one year of experience operating CNC machines.

+ Six months of setup experience on CNC machines.

+ 1-2 years experience with inspection using micrometers and calipers.

+ Basic math skills.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Ability to stand for long periods.

+ Capability to lift up to 75 lbs.

+ Pass a drug and background check.

**Why Work Here?**

Experience a supportive work environment with excellent training opportunities and career advancement. Work on diverse and impactful projects that contribute to global infrastructure and innovation.

**Work Environment**

Production environment with great lighting and ventilation. Work hours are 2nd shift during summer, Noon to 8:30 PM, with training on days from 6 AM to 2 PM.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Ulm, Minnesota.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 New Ulm,MN.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.
Job ID: 482522850
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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