Cnc Mill Operator

Aerotek · Minneapolis

  • $52,000 - $72,800 a year
  • Full time
  • Posted 21 days ago
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Job Title: CNC Haas Mill OperatorJob Description

This role focuses on setting up, adjusting, and operating CNC Haas vertical mills (3, 4, and 5 axis) with Fanuc controls to produce high-precision aerospace and medical components. You will work with a wide range of stainless and exotic materials, maintain extremely tight tolerances, and ensure all work meets stringent industry standards. The position requires strong technical machining skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to perform initial quality checks directly at the machine.

Responsibilities
  • Set up, adjust, and operate CNC Haas vertical mills (3, 4, and 5 axis) equipped with Fanuc controls.
  • Perform complete machine set-ups and offsets according to detailed blueprints and specifications.
  • Hold and maintain tight tolerances of ±0.0001 on aerospace and medical components.
  • Work with a variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, Inconel, titanium, brass, and other exotic alloys.
  • Calculate, adjust, and optimize feeds and speeds to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish on a variety of metals.
  • Edit CNC programs at the machine using G and M codes as required to improve performance or correct issues.
  • Perform initial in-process quality checks at the machine to verify dimensions and ensure compliance with ISO and ASQ standards.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, CNC programs, and operational layouts to set up and run parts correctly.
  • Handle very small parts, including components as small as a fingernail, with precision and care.
  • Understand tooling requirements and perform pre-setting of tools to support efficient machine operation.
  • Collaborate with team members in a job-shop environment to meet production goals and maintain high quality standards.
  • Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working on the shop floor.
Essential Skills
  • At least 3 years of CNC mill set-up experience.
  • Proficiency in setting up and operating CNC Haas vertical mills (3, 4, and 5 axis).
  • Experience working with Fanuc-controlled machines.
  • Ability to edit CNC programs at the machine using G and M codes.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and operational layouts.
  • Capability to hold tight tolerances of ±0.0001 on precision components.
  • Skill in calculating and adjusting feeds and speeds for various metals, including exotic alloys.
  • Ability to perform initial quality checks and verify parts against specifications.
  • Comfort working with very small parts, including components as small as a fingernail.
  • Understanding of tooling requirements and pre-setting of tools for CNC mills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Live-tooling or multi-axis machining experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of tooling applications for exotic metals is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ISO and ASQ quality standards for aerospace and medical parts.
  • Experience working with multi-axis lathes and Swiss machines is beneficial, as the facility includes lynx, CHNC, Puma/Doosan, Citizen, and Tsugami equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented job-shop environment.
Why Work Here?

You will join a modern, climate-controlled shop that invests in its people and offers a stable, long-term career path. The company provides a guaranteed 3% contribution to your 401(k) regardless of your own contribution, along with comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. You receive one week of paid time off immediately, plus additional sick pay, and may be eligible for year-end bonuses tied to company performance. The average employee tenure of over 10 years reflects a supportive culture, strong benefits, and a workplace where people choose to stay and grow.

Work Environment

The facility is a super clean, up-to-date, climate-controlled job-shop environment with a strong team-oriented culture. The shop floor includes multiple CNC machines, such as 13 lathes (including lynx, CHNC, and multi-axis Puma/Doosan), 10 Swiss machines (Citizen and Tsugami), and 7 Haas mills. The environment emphasizes precision, cleanliness, and safety, with modern equipment and organized workspaces. The dress code is casual, requiring closed-toe shoes, no shorts, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

- Climate Controlled and super clean - Guaranteed 3% company contribution to 401k (not a match. For example, if you put in 6% they put 3% and if you put 0% they put 3%) - 1 week PTO right away plus the Minnesota sick pay on top of that - Average tenure is 10+ years - Life Insurance - Health, dental, vision, etc... (their benefits for a single person are very phenomenal) - Sometimes will have a bonus at the end of the year depending on company performance/profits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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