Machinist

**Aerotek is hiring a machinist for a manufacturing client in Rockville, MD****Job Summary:**We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machines to manufacture precision parts and components. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.**Key Responsibilities:**+ Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machining centers, lathes, and mills.+ Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate production.+ Load and unload parts, and monitor machinery during operation.+ Perform quality checks to ensure precision and accuracy.+ Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments as needed.+ Maintain a safe and organized workspace.+ Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient production.+ Meet production deadlines and quality standards.+ Perform other duties as assigned.**Requirements:**+ 2+ years of experience as a CNC Machinist in a production environment.+ Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience.+ Strong understanding of machining processes and materials.+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.+ Good communication and teamwork skills.+ Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Experience with CAD/CAM software.+ Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.+ Certification in CNC machining or related field.+ Experience with quality control and inspection procedures.**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.