CNC Operator
: Job Details :

We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator with experience in water jet or laser systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing machine operations, managing materials, and ensuring precision in production.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor machine operation and manage loading and unloading of raw materials and fixturing.
• Perform routine machine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct secondary operations such as hole resizing, part deburring, and inventory management during machine operation.
• Understand and efficiently apply relevant process specifications, design information, and planning documents.

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in CNC water jet and CNC laser operations.
• Basic programming skills within manufacturing or job shop environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CNC setup and operation best practices.
• Experience in change management and willingness to embrace new skills and optimize workflow.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that require climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting over 55 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude with the use of hand tools, fixtures, rigging, and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with opportunities for career growth and skill development. Enjoy the benefit of annual Christmas bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 based on tenure and performance.

Work Environment:

This role operates on the 1st shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential for overtime as needed for production demands. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled warehouse/production floor in a bench-style work area.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.