Cnc Lathe Programmer Operator Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: CNC Machinist

1st shift

Pay up to 40 per hour

MUST BE OPEN TO RELOCATION TO CANTON, GA

Job Description

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills. You will machine components following blueprints, routings, and standard work while ensuring precise inspection using gauges, micrometers, and other measuring tools. Additionally, you will make basic CNC program adjustments and tool changes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills.
• Machine components according to blueprints, routings, and standard work procedures.
• Inspect parts using gauges, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Perform basic CNC program adjustments and tool changes.
• Conduct setups and change overs independently.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform programming and adjustments as required.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of experience with CNC machines, including setups and change overs.
• Ability to perform own setups and tooling setups.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of GD&T and G-code programming.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including troubleshooting and programming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Haas experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers growth opportunities and comprehensive medical and dental benefits. With a history of no layoffs and a caring leadership team, this is a stable and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial, non-climate controlled, and dusty machine shop environment. It is a large plant where you will be on your feet all day. The physical nature of the job requires working from 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with most Fridays included.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.