Temporary Machine Operator Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: CNC Machinist $30-35/hour

Shifts: Openings on 1st and 2nd shift

Job Description

This role is responsible for operating CNC and manual machine tools to produce precision metal parts in a manufacturing environment. You will set up, operate, and adjust equipment to ensure parts meet exact specifications, while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the machining process.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as saws, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC mills to produce precision metal parts in various quantities.
• Review and interpret electronic and written blueprints to understand dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Calculate cutting and boring locations using appropriate measuring devices to ensure accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Set up and secure workpieces correctly on machines to ensure safe and precise cutting operations.
• Determine appropriate feed speeds and cutting parameters for each job to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Determine the amount of material to remove based on blueprints and job requirements, ensuring parts meet final dimensions.
• Select suitable tools, fixtures, and materials for each machining operation.
• Plan the sequence of cutting, drilling, boring, and finishing operations to achieve the desired part configuration.
• Change out tooling and blades as needed, ensuring tools are properly installed, aligned, and maintained.
• Perform CNC machine setups, including loading programs, setting offsets, and verifying first-piece quality.
• Use drill presses, shears, and other shop equipment to support machining and fabrication tasks.
• Inspect parts during and after machining to verify that they meet precise specifications and quality standards.
• Make basic edits to CNC programs as needed to improve part quality or machining efficiency, where qualified.
• Support welding, assembly, and other manufacturing processes as needed, within skill level.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC mills and lathes to produce precision metal components.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and written blueprints, including dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency with CNC machine setup and operation, including loading tools, setting offsets, and verifying first-piece quality.
• Experience operating drill presses, shears, and other machine shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic machining issues and adjust processes as needed.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools to calculate and verify cuts and bores.
• Capability to plan the sequence of machining and finishing operations to achieve the required part geometry.
• Comfort working with non-climate-controlled manufacturing equipment and environments.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours within the operating window of approximately 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a successful and well-respected manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in its local market. The facility offers a convenient location with easy access to major highways, making the commute straightforward. You will have room for growth across various departments, creating opportunities to expand your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career over time. The culture values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, providing a stable environment where skilled tradespeople can thrive.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing shop that includes welding, machining, assembly, packing, and shipping operations. The facility is non-climate controlled, so temperatures will vary with the seasons. You will work around active machinery, welding areas, and material handling equipment, following established safety procedures at all times. The standard shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the expectation of flexibility to work within an operating window of approximately 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays as needed to meet production demands. Also have a few openings on 2nd shift as well. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and appropriate work attire such as jeans, in line with shop safety and dress guidelines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, KS.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.