Contract Wood Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on operating CNC equipment to cut, band, and drill cabinet parts in a wood manufacturing environment. You will use your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn to produce high-quality components while working closely with a team. You will regularly troubleshoot machines to maintain efficiency and product quality, contributing directly to smooth and reliable production.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to cut, band, and drill cabinet parts according to production specifications and blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate dimensions, materials, and machining processes.
• Perform routine machine setup, including loading materials, configuring settings, and preparing tools and fixtures.
• Make adjustments to machines as needed to maintain proper operation, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Conduct quality checks on finished and in-process parts using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Monitor machine performance during production runs and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and defects.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of machine operator experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate CNC machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Experience performing quality checks on manufactured parts.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve machine and process issues.
• Ability to use measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience making machine adjustments during production to optimize performance and quality.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to learn new processes and equipment through on-the-job training.

Work Environment

The role is based in a wood manufacturing environment that is non-temperature controlled, requiring comfort with varying seasonal conditions. You will work around industrial machinery and materials in a busy production setting. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient workflow, with access to CNC equipment and standard measurement tools used in cabinet and component manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Teutopolis, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Teutopolis,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.