Cnc Machine Operator Jobs in Dothan, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: CNC Machinist
Job Description

This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. You will be responsible for programming and setting up various CNC lathes for machine operators, collaborating with engineers to design fixtures and setup tools. Quality inspections using precision measuring instruments are essential to guarantee product specifications. You will also work with engineering teams to improve processes and implement new tooling solutions, manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, and address any production issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Program and set up CNC lathes for machine operators, collaborating with engineers to design fixtures and setup tools.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments to ensure product specifications are met.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve processes and implement new tooling solutions.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, ensuring proper packaging for shipment.
• Address any production issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a CNC machinist.
• Proficiency in operating both manual lathes and mills.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM programming.
• Strong knowledge of tooling practices and precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent leadership abilities with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working with OEMs and suppliers to identify and purchase the correct tooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience programming Mazatrol T Plus CNC controllers.
• Experience programming Mazatrol SmoothG CNC controllers.
• Experience optimizing toolpaths for maximum tool life and productivity.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and moving equipment.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive pay along with comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance benefits. Enjoy a 401(k) plan with company match and generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance.

Work Environment

Work on a day shift schedule, 10 hours from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dothan, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Dothan,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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.

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.