Machine/CNC Operator

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Job Title: Production Associate Job Description

Join our team as a Production Associate where you will be integral to the EDM production process. You will be responsible for changing out wire heads and ensuring machines are kept loaded with blanks. Additionally, setting plates in the machine, maintaining accurate part IDs, and logging all preventative maintenance will be part of your daily tasks. This role provides an opportunity to learn and train on other machine operations to become a designated CNC operator.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the EDM production process.
• Change out wire heads using basic hand tools and instructions.
• Keep machines loaded with blanks and set plates in machines (requires lifting up to 60 lbs).
• Ensure the computer is loaded with correct programs and log all preventative maintenance.
• Utilize indicators, calipers, and micrometers to check dimensional parameters of parts and tooling.
• Maintain a tolerance of plus or minus one thousandth of an inch on most parts.
• Train on other machine operations to become a designated CNC operator after the contract period.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude related to machine/tooling setup and maintenance.
• Ability to operate a computer to ensure correct programs are loaded and maintenance is logged.
• Experience with CNC operation and setup, including offsets, tool changes, and program edits.
• Familiarity with Haas and Hurco 3/5 axis mills, Prototrak with live tooling, Mitsubishi EDMs.
• Knowledge of G code, water jet, and live tooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with specific CNCs such as Haas and Hurco 3/5 axis mills.
• Direct experience with offsets, tool changes, and program edits on CNCs.
• Faster growth potential with direct experience in CNC operations.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Participate in a 401K plan and benefit from regular raises at 90 days, annually, and based on specific goals. Experience substantial growth potential in a brand new facility equipped with mostly new machines.

Work Environment

Work within a clean and climate-controlled shop on the 1st shift from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with some additional hours on Saturdays, resulting in 45-50 hour work weeks. Flexibility is available if needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $23.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Dayton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]