Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: CNC Swiss Lathe Operator
Job Description
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a CNC Swiss Lathe Operator. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment, performing crucial tasks to ensure the efficient operation of our CNC machinery.
Responsibilities
- Retrieve raw materials from the staging area.
- Load raw materials, including bar stock and various types of metals, into the CNC machine.
- Set up and operate a cell with three CNC machines.
- Run the first piece and perform 100% quality control (QC) on the part.
- Conduct production runs and perform QC on one part every hour.
- Execute approximately three machine setups per day.
- Utilize mics, calipers, gauges, and various profiling tools to ensure parts meet specifications.
- Maintain precision with a tolerance of +/- .005.
- Edit programs using G&M code on Fanuc controls when necessary.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and CNC troubleshooting.
- Experience with changeovers and lathe operations.
- Three years of experience in CNC setup and operation on lathes.
- Three years of experience with print usage.
- Ability to use live tooling and G&M code for editing.
- Quality control experience with micrometers and calipers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Conversational programming experience is beneficial.
- Experience with Swiss CNC machines is a plus.
Why Work Here?
We offer unique benefits, such as providing time to work out every other day and nearly free health clinic visits.
Work Environment
Our facility is clean and well-lit, featuring over 75 machining equipment. The day shift runs Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, while the second shift operates from 3:30 PM to 2 AM (four 10-hour shifts). Expect to work approximately 50 hours per week. The dress code includes jeans, steel-toed shoes, high-visibility clothing, and safety glasses.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in La Porte,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.