**Job Title: CNC Machinist** **Job Description** The CNC Machinist will operate a vertical milling machine and have experience with Mastercam for programming and editing CNC operations. This role involves producing high-quality parts and components by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and safety. The machinist will need to understand and edit Mastercam programs but will not need to create them from scratch. The role may also involve light maintenance and upkeep of the machines. **Responsibilities** + Operate vertical milling machines to produce high-quality parts and components. + Program, set up, and operate CNC machines while maintaining high accuracy and safety standards. + Edit and understand Mastercam programs for CNC operations. + Perform tooling changes and troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed. + Conduct light maintenance and upkeep of CNC machines. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating vertical milling machines. + Experience in editing and understanding Mastercam programs. + Ability to perform tooling changes and mechanical troubleshooting. + Knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation. + Familiarity with CAD/CAM software. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with maintenance and upkeep of CNC machines. + Ability to perform set up and tear down of equipment. **Why Work Here?** Join a supportive and flexible work environment that values precision and safety. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and develop your skills in a heavy manufacturing setting. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your start time within the 2nd shift schedule, and be part of a team dedicated to producing high-quality components. **Work Environment** The work environment is a heavy manufacturing setting with a flexible 2nd shift schedule, either from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 12:00 am. Employees have the flexibility to choose the start time. The facility emphasizes safety and precision in all operations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, Michigan. **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.