CNC Machine Operator

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work in a small, collaborative machine shop environment, operating CNC equipment to produce high-quality components. You will set up and run CNC machines, handle parts throughout the production process, and perform detailed inspections to ensure all parts meet required specifications and tolerances. Candidates with hands-on CNC machine operation experience will thrive in this position, and familiarity with Mastercam programming is a strong plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery in a machine shop environment to produce parts according to production specifications.
• Load and unload parts into CNC machines safely and efficiently.
• Perform machine setups and changeovers between jobs, ensuring minimal downtime and accurate configuration.
• Monitor machining processes and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
• Read and follow work instructions, shop drawings, blueprints, and production specifications accurately.
• Inspect completed parts to verify they meet required specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Perform quality control inspections throughout the production process to detect and correct issues early.
• Accurately use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, dial calipers, and digital calipers, to verify part quality.
• Identify machining or quality issues and communicate necessary adjustments or corrective actions promptly.
• Support general production activities such as assembly and machine operation as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with team members, contribute to a supportive environment, and be willing to wear multiple hats as required.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating CNC machines in a production or machine shop environment.
• Ability to perform machine setups and changeovers between different jobs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting work instructions, shop drawings, and blueprints.
• Strong quality focus with the ability to inspect parts to tight specifications and tolerances.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, dial calipers, and digital calipers.
• Capability to identify machining and quality issues and communicate them clearly.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday.
• Comfort working in a production environment that includes machine operation, general production, and assembly tasks.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to maintain accuracy and consistency in work.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mastercam programming experience is highly preferred and considered a strong asset.
• Previous experience in a small machine shop or similar setting where team members wear multiple hats.
• Back ground in general production, assembly, and machine operating tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, including consistent use of calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment and support others as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, family-style team where everyone supports one another and takes pride in their work. The schedule offers four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, giving you a three-day weekend for better work-life balance. You can take advantage of paid time off and paid holidays, and you will work in an environment that values versatility, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small machine shop with approximately five team members, creating a close-knit, family atmosphere where everyone wears multiple hats and supports each other. You will work primarily with CNC machines and use quality measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial calipers, and digital calipers on a regular basis. The standard schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, providing a consistent routine and a three-day weekend. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with an expectation that all team members help maintain a tidy and safe workspace while contributing to production, assembly, and machine operation activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rio Rancho, NM.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rio Rancho, NM.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Rio Rancho,NM.

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.