Job Title: CNC Setup Machinist
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled CNC Setup Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating 3 Axis CNC Mills, working from solid models, blueprints, or drawings to produce a variety of prototype and manufacturing parts.
NEED AT LEAST 1 YEAR SETTING UP CNC
Responsibilities
Perform complete short run CNC Mill setups, including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and first-article verification.
Set up and run 5 Axis CNC Milling Machines for prototyping and production.
Read and interpret technical drawings, including blueprints, engineering drawings, orthographic projections, sectional views, part notes, dimensions, and tolerances.
Understand machining principles such as cutting methods, feeds/speeds, and tool selection.
Make program edits at the machine as needed, including offsets and minor g-code adjustments.
Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring tools to ensure quality standards are met.
Essential Skills
3+ years of experience performing full CNC Mill setups (5 Axis), including tooling selection, fixturing, offsets, and verifying dimensions.
Ability to work independently with Fidia or Fanuc Controllers, including editing programs at the machines, adjusting offsets, modifying feeds/speeds, troubleshooting, and making minor code changes.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, including orthographic views, section views, tolerances, and part notes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to set up 5-Axis Mills, particularly with Heidenhain Controllers.
Experience in prototype and aerospace machining.
Knowledge of WorkNC.
Fixture
Why Work Here?
Our company is expanding into niche and prototype work, offering machinists the opportunity to perform multiple setups per day and exposure to advanced and complex machining tasks. This role provides a chance to work with both 3-axis and 5-axis machines, machining a variety of materials including aluminum, steel, and graphite. Our growth into aerospace and military projects offers challenging, high-level work. We offer a climate-controlled facility, overtime, full health benefits, competitive wages, PTO, on-the-job training, and a 401(k), making this a strong long-term opportunity for experienced machinists who seek variety, skill growth, and stability.
Work Environment
The work environment is a climate-controlled machine shop focused on automotive and aerospace prototypes, tooling, and fabrication. We are an OEM and Tier 1 Supplier, with over 100K Sq Ft of manufacturing space divided into 5 buildings. The role operates on a 1st shift schedule from 6 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours on Saturdays from 6 am to noon, totaling 50-60 hours per week.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Utica, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00/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 Utica,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.
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.
