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Aerotek CNC Machinist in Princeton, Indiana
Job Title: CNC Machinist
Job Description
Join a leading gear and gear-related manufacturing company specializing in critical components for the steel, bridge, aluminum, aggregate, and mining industries. Based in Princeton, Indiana, this role involves the programming, setup, and operation of CNC and manual machine tools, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
Program and operate CNC and manual machine tools, including Schiess & Hankook brands.
Interpret and follow work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials specifications, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Perform programming on machine tools by entering instructions, setting tools, and calculating requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
Maintain specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements during machining processes such as drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, and facing.
Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
Communicate irregularities and recommendations across shifts through prescribed methods.
Properly care for and maintain machine tools, work area, tooling, fixturing, equipment, and supplies.
Essential Skills
Strong understanding of machining, CNC, lathe, milling, gear cutting, and gear grinding machines.
College Level Certificate in CNC Machining.
Significant experience with CNC machine work.
Ability to perform basic math, geometry, and trigonometry calculations.
Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and engineering plans.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with horizontal or vertical boring mills.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in CNC or Precision Machining.
Willingness to learn and train for up to 2 years due to niche machining and diverse machines, including German brands.
Why Work Here?
Become part of a company that offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for skill development and learning. You'll be working in a niche machining industry, gaining experience with specialized equipment and technologies.
Work Environment
Work in a large machine shop environment where steel-toed boots are required. Jeans and t-shirts are acceptable attire, though uniform services are available for purchase. The role requires physical presence on-site during working hours and includes tasks such as standing, lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects. Positions available are 2nd/3rd shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Princeton, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $62400.00/yr.
Health & Insurance Benefits -Medical Insurance -PPO and HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) options available Includes preventive care, emergency services, hospitalization, and prescription coverage -Dental Insurance -Vision Insurance -Life Insurance (employer-provided) -Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement & Financial Benefits -Retirement Plan (401(k) or equivalent) -Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) -Employer-funded HRA tied to medical plan options
Paid Time Off & Leave -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Paid Holidays (mentioned in manufacturing job postings) -Vacation & Personal Days
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.