CNC Machinist (Willing to Train) – Precision Manufacturing

Schedule: Day, Night, or Weekend Shifts Available

Industry: Medical, Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceutical

Company Type: Family-Owned, High‑Precision, Short‑Run Machine Shop

About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join one of the region’s few short‑run, high‑precision machining shops, specializing in complex, one‑off and small‑batch parts for highly regulated industries. If you have mechanical aptitude, can read blueprints, and want to build a long‑term skilled trade career, this team is ready to invest in you.

They are willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and can retain technical information. If you’ve worked with machinery of any kind—or simply have the drive to master CNC machining—this is an excellent fit.

What You’ll DoTrain in the complete setup and operation of CNC mills and lathesRun small‑batch jobs (typically fewer than 50 parts per setup)Perform your own quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and fixturesHandle finishing work such as sanding and grinding when neededMachine a wide range of materials including stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, plastics, brass, and moreWork on parts requiring multiple operations and high precisionLearn to edit programs at the machine using GibbsCAM, Fusion, or EspritTop Skills & ExperienceRequired (or Will Train):Mechanical aptitudeAbility to read and interpret blueprints and quality control documentsInterest in learning CNC machining and retaining technical trainingPreferred:Experience operating machinery (CNC or non‑CNC)Manufacturing, machine operation, or changeoversFamiliarity with CNC mills/lathes, micrometers, inspection tools2‑year CNC machining degree (a plus, not required)Why You’ll Love Working HereFamily‑owned environment where you’re valued as a person, not a numberLeadership committed to hands‑on training and long‑term skill developmentExtremely clean, organized, and professional shop environmentExposure to high‑precision, complex, and meaningful work—not repetitive productionOpportunity to grow from operating 1–2 machines to mastering multiple platformsWork Environment & ScheduleTraining Period (1–4 weeks):

Day Shift: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

After Training:

Night Shift:

Monday–Thursday, 5:30 PM – 4:00 AMShift differential included in offer

Weekend Shift:

Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PMWork 36 hours, paid for 40Overtime paid for hours above 36Who Thrives HerePeople who enjoy hands‑on, technical workIndividuals who want to learn a trade and grow into a skilled machinistThose who appreciate variety, precision, and problem‑solvingCandidates who take pride in producing high‑quality, critical‑industry componentsJob Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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