Temporary Machine Operator Jobs in Wallingford, CT

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC milling and turning machines to produce precision components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure that all parts meet strict quality and specification standards while safely managing multiple machines and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines, including both horizontal and vertical configurations, to produce precision parts.
• Operate CNC turning machines and lathes to manufacture components to specified tolerances.
• Perform routine inspections of parts to ensure they meet quality, dimensional, and specification standards.
• Make machine offsets and perform tool changes as needed to maintain production accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor machine performance during operation and adjust settings to optimize output and part quality.
• Safely run and manage multiple machines simultaneously while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
• Interpret and work from basic blueprints to understand part requirements and machining steps.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions and ensure precision.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate adjustments to programs, tooling, or machine settings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with safety protocols and company standards.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and resolve technical issues.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling and turning operations, including horizontal and vertical mills.
• Ability to independently perform machine setups, tool changes, and machine offsets.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC milling machines, including vertical mills, horizontal mills, and 5-axis milling machines.
• Hands-on experience operating CNC lathes and turning machines.
• Proficiency using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify part dimensions.
• Basic blueprint reading skills to interpret part specifications and machining requirements.
• Ability to multitask and manage several machines effectively in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Practical experience with CNC machining, CNC programming adjustments, and troubleshooting machine issues.
• Ability to work safely with hand and power tools in a machining environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with controls and equipment such as Haas, Okuma, Mazak, and Fanuc-based machines.
• Experience as a CNC setup operator or CNC milling machinist.
• Familiarity with programming CNC machines and making minor program edits at the machine.
• Experience working with 5-axis milling machines and multi-axis machining operations.
• Comfort using a variety of shop tools, including hand and power tools, in daily machining tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit facility that offers a family-like atmosphere and a supportive culture where your contributions are visible and valued. The workplace is clean, rapidly growing, and focused on continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills alongside the business. Employees receive benefits and holiday pay, reflecting a commitment to work-life balance and long-term stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing facility that operates both older and newer CNC machines, including mills and lathes. You will work around CNC milling machines (vertical, horizontal, and 5-axis) and CNC turning equipment, as well as measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety protocols while handling hand and power tools and operating multiple machines. The mix of legacy and modern equipment provides exposure to a range of technologies and machining practices in a dynamic production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middlefield, CT.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Middlefield,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.