**Job Title: CNC Setup Machinist** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled CNC Machinists to join our team, offering opportunities on both the 2nd and 3rd shifts. This role involves setting up and operating machines to perform precise operations on projects with exacting tolerances and aesthetic requirements. You will work with advanced 5-axis machining technology and a variety of equipment, ensuring top-notch production quality across multiple industries. **Responsibilities** + Set up machines using methods involving edge finders and indicators. + Qualify first piece production through inspections, fine-tune and operate machines. + Work with equipment such as 3 Axis / Fadal, Okuma, Makino, and Mazak Mills. + Operate and monitor both manual and CNC machines. + Collect data from blueprints, plans, and work orders to complete inspection sheets. + Enter instructions into CNC equipment based on programmer decisions. + Operate multiple machines simultaneously. + Troubleshoot issues with machine programming. + Follow safety procedures and regulations. + Collaborate with engineers, management, and other team members. + Inspect and maintain equipment, including performing PMP duties. + Demonstrate familiarity with CMM, calipers, mics, depth mics, and gage pins. + Utilize various tooling types such as endmill, bullnose, ballnose, chamfer mills, drills. + Display attention to detail and good listening skills. **Essential Skills** + Mastercam/Cad/Cam knowledge. + Ability to work as a team. + Ability to follow work instructions. + Knowledge and experience in 3 and 5 axis CNC machining. + Understanding of decimal system. + Proficiency in GD&T and G and M Codes. + Familiarity with controllers such as Heidenhein, Fanuc, Okuma, Hurco, Makino Pro 5 & Pro 6. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 3-10 years CNC machining experience. + Ability to read blueprints, set up own machine, and inspect parts. + High School Diploma required. + Trade School completion preferred. + 5 years machinist experience. + Aerospace and Defense experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. With presence in 33 countries, 50 industrial sites, and 18 R&D centers, you will be part of a team that develops custom solutions to meet new technological challenges. Experience a culture of constant innovation and high standards across sectors like wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, and space. **Work Environment** Work on a 2nd shift from 2pm to 10pm or a 3rd shift from 10pm to 6am. Enjoy the flexibility of voluntary overtime opportunities. The facility is a large production shop employing over 160 machinists and engineers, providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Bay City, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $58240.00/yr. Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Life insurance Short term and long term disability 10 paid holidays 3 weeks vacation (prorated for the 1st year) 5 sick days 401k enrolled at the 3% level and 401k matching on the 1st 3% Retirement Savings at the 3% level Site Bonus paid out at end of 1st quarter, based on yearly objectives **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Bay City,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025. **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.