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Aerotek CNC Machinist in Portland, Oregon
CNC Machinist – Vertical & Horizontal Mills
Location: Portland, OR
Pay: $20.00 – $31.00 / HR
Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 5:00 AM – 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 2–3 axis vertical mills and 3–5 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
3–5 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
18–20 machinists in the shop with 3–4 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 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 Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.