CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist u2013 Vertical & Horizontal Mills Location: Portland, OR Pay: $20.00 u2013 $31.00 / HR Schedule: Monday u2013 Thursday 5:00 AM u2013 3:30 PM Job Description Set up and operate CNC vertical and horizontal milling machines in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment. This role involves true custom work with minimal engineering support and requires strong troubleshooting, machining, and setup skills. Responsibilities include: + Set up and operate 2u20133 axis vertical mills and 3u20135 axis horizontal mills + Perform custom CNC setups for hydraulic components, manifolds, and porting blocks + Vertical milling of precision parts + Edit and troubleshoot G & M codes + Perform live tooling edits as required + Load and unload parts safely and efficiently + Adjust and manage tool offsets + Set up fixtures and fixturing for custom jobs + Independently diagnose and resolve machining issues Qualifications + 3u20135 years of experience performing custom CNC machining + Strong knowledge of G & M codes and live tool editing + Experience with vertical and horizontal milling + Solid math and trigonometry skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Ability to work without direct engineering support + Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs Work Environment + Very clean manufacturing facility + 18u201320 machinists in the shop with 3u20134 programmers + Fast-paced custom job shop environment + Team-oriented culture + Mid-sized company where employees cross-train and wear multiple hats Employee Value Proposition (EVP) + Offers a clean shop, strong team culture, and long-term stability with no history of layoffs. The company actively invests in employee development and values internal growth. + For entry-level CNC operators, this role provides hands-on exposure to true custom setups. + Benefits include a competitive compensation structure, strong benefits package, long-term stability, and clear career growth opportunities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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: 2026-04-23