CNC Machinist
Aerotek - Tonawanda, NY
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? CNC Machinist – Multiple Shifts Available (Grow Your Skills!)? Niagara Falls, NY? 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, or 12âHour Rotating Shifts? Stable, LongâStanding Industry LeaderPAY: $24-29+/hr? About the RoleJoin a wellâestablished, ISOâcertified manufacturer as a CNC Machinist supporting the production of custom hydraulic cylinders used in critical mobile equipment. This is a great opportunity to build niche machining skills while working in a clean, organized, familyâfeel environment with strong internal support.You"ll run highâprecision Okuma CNC lathes and turret lathes , make tooling changes and offsets, perform inâprocess quality checks, and complete light program edits. If you want a stable career home with room to grow, this is it.? Key Responsibilities Set up, run, and adjust CNC lathes and turret lathes Perform offsets, tooling changes, tolerance adjustments , and minor program edits Inspect machined parts using calipers, mics, gauges, etc. Maintain close tolerances and follow ISO quality procedures Work within a team of 8 machinists, supporting production goals Communicate daily with leads, supervisors, and engineers Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards â Must Haves 3+ years CNC machining experience Strong experience with lathes (Okuma preferred; Fanuc/Mazak a plus) Ability to perform tooling changes, offsets, inâprocess corrections Ability to perform light program edits (no full programming needed) Ability to read blueprints, schematics, precision drawings Solid understanding of machining principles and shop math Able to troubleshoot and work independently Reliable and comfortable in a highâvolume manufacturing environment â Additional (Nice to Have) Experience with mills (Mazak, Fanuc) Exposure to hydraulic cylinder machining Experience in a highâmix or multiâdepartment environment Experience with ISOâcertified manufacturing environments ? Perks & Benefits Competitive pay + shift differentials Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with 4% company match Stable, longâstanding industry leader with strong job security Familyâfeel work culture with tightâknit internal support Career growth into niche hydraulic machining capabilities Clean, organized facility with modern machining equipment Paid training, consistent overtime opportunities, and advancement potential ? Work Environment ISOâcertified manufacturing environment Specializes in custom-engineered welded body & telescopic hydraulic cylinders Clean, organized, safetyâfocused facility Required PPE includes steelâtoed/composite boots (metatarsal guard provided) Multiple shift options available: A Shift: Sun–Tue, 5:00 PM–6:00 AM B Shift: Wed–Fri, 5:00 PM–6:00 AM 2nd Shift: Mon–Fri, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM 3rd Shift: Mon–Fri, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tonawanda, NY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tonawanda,NY.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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.
Created: 2026-03-04