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CNC Machinist

Aerotek

Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation Industry, Bandsaw, Best Practices, Blasting, Business Solutions, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Candidate Screening, Construction, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Drilling Equipment, Facilities and Maintenance, Horizontal Machining, Hospital, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Kitamura, Lathe, Logistics, Machine Tool, Machining, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Mining Equipment and Machinery, Mori Seiki, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Turning Center, Vertical Machining, Welding
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
Today
Job Title: CNC Lathe Machinist
Job Description
This role focuses on operating and setting up CNC lathes within a highly equipped, climate-controlled machine shop. You will perform full set ups, tool changeovers, minor program edits, and precision machining on a variety of CNC equipment, with a primary focus on a Mori Seiki twin spindle, two-turret lathe. The position requires strong CNC machining skills, attention to detail, and the ability to hold close tolerances while maintaining productivity and quality.
Responsibilities
  • Perform complete set ups of CNC lathes, including preparing fixtures, tooling, and programs for production runs.
  • Operate and run CNC machinery safely and efficiently to meet production schedules and quality standards.
  • Perform all tool changeovers and adjustments to maintain optimal cutting conditions and part quality.
  • Make minor edits and adjustments to CNC programs (including G-code) as needed to achieve correct dimensions and tolerances.
  • Run parts and measure to close and exact tolerances, ensuring all work meets specified requirements.
  • Make quality measurements using appropriate inspection tools, check dimensions, analyze data, and make appropriate machine or program adjustments to meet part specifications.
  • Monitor CNC machines during operation to ensure consistent productivity and identify potential issues before they impact quality or output.
  • Work collaboratively with a team of machinists to coordinate workflow, share technical knowledge, and support continuous improvement in the machine shop.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all shop procedures and best practices.
  • Utilize a variety of CNC turning, horizontal machining, vertical machining, and support equipment as required by production needs.
Essential Skills
  • Proven experience in CNC machining with a focus on CNC lathes.
  • Hands-on experience performing CNC set ups, including setting tooling, fixtures, and offsets.
  • Ability to perform tool changeovers and make precise tool adjustments.
  • Experience with G-code programming and the ability to perform minor CNC program edits.
  • Ability to run and measure parts to close and exact tolerances.
  • Demonstrated ability to make accurate quality measurements and verify part dimensions against specifications.
  • Experience operating CNC lathes such as Mori Seiki machines, especially twin spindle, two-turret configurations.
  • Familiarity with CNC machining centers and lathes including Haas, Kitamura, Okuma, Cincom Citizen, and Mori Seiki equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise components.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other machinists across multiple shifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with CNC mills and CNC programming beyond lathes.
  • Exposure to a variety of CNC turning equipment, including Citizen M32 Y Axis Swiss Type Lathe and multiple Mori Seiki CNC lathes (SL2500Y, ZT2500Y, NLX2500Y).
  • Experience with horizontal machining centers such as Kitamura Mycenter-HX500I and Mori Seiki SH-400 with full 4th axis capability.
  • Background using manual and engine lathes such as Clausing, Ganesh, Lagun, South Bend, and Weisser turret lathes.
  • Experience with vertical knee milling equipment, including Bridgeport Series 1 and Lagun vertical knee mills.
  • Familiarity with vertical machining centers such as Kitamura Mycenter series, Makino FNC40, Milltronics RH20, and Mori Seiki SV-500, including 4th axis operations and pallet shuttles.
  • Experience using support equipment such as sand blasting machines, grinders, honing machines, laser engraving machines, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and MIG welding machines.
  • Comfort working in a highly organized, clean, and process-driven machine shop environment.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a clean, climate-controlled, and highly organized machine shop equipped with advanced CNC technology and a wide range of machining equipment. While on contract, you can earn and use paid time off that carries over upon conversion to a permanent role, and you receive paid holidays during the contract period. You will join a collaborative team of experienced machinists, benefit from consistent work hours with overtime opportunities, and gain exposure to diverse machining processes that support your professional growth.
Work Environment
This role offers openings on both 1st and 2nd shifts. Typical schedules are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 1:45 a.m., with 4-5 hours of overtime available weekly. You will work primarily on a Mori Seiki twin spindle, two-turret lathe within a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The machine shop is very clean, quiet, extremely organized, and air conditioned. On 1st shift, you will be part of a team of approximately 15-17 machinists. The facility includes extensive CNC turning capabilities (including Citizen M32 Y Axis Swiss Type Lathe and multiple Mori Seiki CNC lathes), horizontal machining centers with full 4th axis, a range of engine lathes, vertical knee mills, vertical machining centers with 4th axis and pallet shuttles, and various support machines such as sand blasting, grinders, honing machines, laser engraving, drill presses, hydraulic presses, band saws, and MIG weld machines. The environment emphasizes precision, cleanliness, organization, and the use of modern machining technology.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAINT LOUIS, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 SAINT LOUIS,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

About the Company

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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.  

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
https://www.aerotek.com/

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