Entry Level Cnc Machine Operator Jobs in Mattoon, IL

📍 Shelbyville, IL

💲 Earn Up to $21.50/Hour

🕒 2nd & 3rd Shift Opportunities Available

Are you a skilled Machine Operator looking for a long-term opportunity with competitive pay and room for advancement? Join a growing manufacturing team that values safety, quality, and employee development. If you have machine operating experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we want to connect with you!

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently to meet daily production goals
• Load and unload materials while monitoring machine performance and quality
• Use hand tools, power tools, wrenches, and measuring devices to complete manufacturing tasks
• Inspect products for quality and ensure specifications are met
• Follow work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, and production standards
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report equipment concerns
• Support multiple production areas through cross-training opportunities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment

• At least 2 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced production setting
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and other measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic English reading and communication skills

🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🕙 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

All new hires will complete training on 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) for approximately 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on experience and production needs.

✅ Competitive pay up to $21.50/hour

✅ Stable, full-time employment

✅ Opportunities for advancement and cross-training

✅ Safety-focused workplace culture

✅ Hands-on manufacturing environment

✅ Work with a respected and established production team

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

The pay range for this position is $21.05 - $21.55/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.