**Job Title: 2nd Shift CNC Machinist and Programmer** **Job Description** Join our team as a CNC Machinist and Programmer where you'll play a critical role in planning and executing machining tasks. This position involves interpreting work orders, blueprints, and engineering plans to meet production specifications and quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Plan machining tasks by studying work orders, blueprints, and engineering plans. + Program mills and lathes with precise instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, and compensation. + Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting various components such as chucks, tools, and gears. + Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces. + Maintain equipment and ensure safe operations by adhering to safety procedures. + Document actions by completing production and quality logs. + Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and reading technical publications. + Assist junior machinists by providing guidance and answering questions. **Essential Skills** + 5-10 years of experience in CNC programming and setup. + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering plans. + Strong understanding of geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). + Experience with machine operation, including lathes and mills. + Ability to perform basic math, geometry, and trigonometry calculations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED is required. + Skills in process improvement, functional and technical operations. + Strong verbal communication and coordination abilities. + Attention to detail and good judgment. **Why Work Here?** We are a customer-focused precision machine shop serving various markets including Material Handling, Agricultural, and Industrial sectors. We offer manufacturing flexibility and superior customer service, with a mission to 'Get Every Part Right'. Our commitment to quality is reflected in a 98% on-time delivery score since 2017. **Work Environment** Work the second shift from 2pm-10:30pm, with opportunities for overtime. Our facility is equipped with advanced CNC machinery, including 5-Axis CNC Turning Centers and CNC Horizontal and Vertical Mills. We maintain a safe and collaborative work environment, encouraging continuous learning and improvement. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $34.00/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 Schaumburg,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.