**Job Title: CNC Machinist/Operator (Day Shift)** Job Description Join a leading manufacturer of pipes, valves, and flanges (PVF) as a CNC Machinist/Operator. This role involves working in a production shop with pre-loaded programs, focusing on machining large parts like flanges, elbows, and fittings made of carbon steel and stainless steel. You will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines, making minimal edits with G code, and utilizing Fanuc controls on Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL). Responsibilities + Operate CNC machines with pre-loaded programs. + Machining large parts such as flanges and fittings up to 48" to 60". + Set up machines with minimal edits using G code. + Run VTL machines with Fanuc controls, often managing two machines simultaneously due to long run times. + Work primarily with carbon steel and sometimes stainless steel materials. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience in CNC machining or operating. + Proficiency with VTL (Vertical Turret Lathe) and Fanuc controls. + Experience with G code, horizontal boring mill, and vertical mill. + Knowledge of machining large parts with wide open tolerances. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with horizontal lathe and HBM (Horizontal Boring Mill). + Familiarity with Siemens controls and blueprint reading. + Ability to handle big parts such as flanges, well necks, and slip offs. Why Work Here? Work for a large, well-established manufacturer in the pipeline industry with a commitment to keeping employees busy and engaged during prosperous times. Enjoy employee-centric events like snowcone Fridays and catered lunches, promoting a vibrant workplace culture. Work Environment The work environment is a large, renovated manufacturing shop that includes shipping and receiving areas and a spacious machining shop equipped with OH cranes and jib cranes at every station. The shop is open-air and non-climate-controlled, but large fans provide air circulation. The workforce is diverse, with communication in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Day shift consists of approximately 40 machinists, predominantly CNC operators, with 10 to 15 FL drivers. Steel-toed boots, jeans, work shirts, and safety glasses are required. Shifts are structured as follows: 1st Shift runs from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with flexibility depending on production needs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Houston,TX 77033. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.