CNC Machinist
Aerotek · Phoenix, Arizona · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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🚀 CNC Machinist | $30–$35/hr + Shift Differential (TRAVELING AND PER DIEM)
Machine Precision Parts That Power Aerospace & Defense Missions
1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
2nd Shift: 4:30 PM – 2:30 AM, Monday–Friday (Shift Differential Available)
Overtime: Approximately 10 hours of OT available weekly
🔧 Turn Raw Material Into Mission-Critical Components
Imagine walking into a clean, climate-controlled facility, surrounded by cutting-edge 5-axis CNC machining centers, where every part you produce plays a role in aerospace, military, and defense applications.
This isn't repetitive production work. You'll machine complex components from titanium, stainless steel, specialty alloys, and engineered plastics, creating parts that demand extreme precision and craftsmanship. Whether supporting prototype development or full-scale production, your skills will directly contribute to projects where quality isn't optional—it's critical.
If you take pride in holding tight tolerances, solving machining challenges, and producing exceptional work, you'll fit right in with this growing team.
✨ Why Machinists Choose This Opportunity
🏭 Modern, climate-controlled facility
⚙️ Advanced 5-axis and multi-axis CNC technology
🚀 Aerospace, military, and defense projects
💰 $30–$35/hr plus shift differential
⏰ Consistent overtime available
📈 Long-term career growth and stability
🎯 Work on highly engineered, precision-machined components
🔩 Responsibilities
- Set up and operate 5-axis CNC vertical milling machines
- Produce complex precision components to exact specifications
- Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and blueprints
- Install tooling, fixtures, offsets, and load programs for production and R&D projects
- Utilize Fanuc or Heidenhain controls to optimize machine performance
- Edit and troubleshoot G-code and M-code at the machine
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure dimensional accuracy
- Machine titanium, stainless steel, alloys, and plastics while maintaining tight tolerances
- Conduct in-process inspections and make adjustments as needed
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet demanding schedules
- Troubleshoot tooling, setup, and machining challenges
🎯 Ideal Experience
We're looking for machinists who enjoy challenging work and take pride in precision.
Preferred Experience:
- CNC milling experience
- 3- to 5-axis machining experience
- Blueprint reading and inspection skills
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Experience with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls
- Ability to edit programs and troubleshoot machining processes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
💵 Pay & Benefits
$30.00–$35.00/hr + Shift Differential
Benefits Include
✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth Options
✅ Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
✅ Short- and Long-Term Disability
✅ Health Savings Account (HSA)
✅ Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Coverage
✅ Transportation Benefits
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ PTO, Vacation & Sick Leave (where applicable)
🚁 Build Parts That Matter
From precision aerospace components to critical defense applications, your work will have a direct impact on products where performance, reliability, and accuracy are essential.
- If you're ready to work with state-of-the-art equipment, challenging materials, and a team that values craftsmanship, apply today.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Phoenix,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.
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