Senior CNC Machinist

Laborup

$72K — $87K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of CNC setup experience on Mills (3, 4, or 5-axis) AND/OR Lathes (2 or 3-axis)
  • Proven ability to independently own the setup process and run production without direct supervision
  • Strong blueprint reading skills with deep understanding of GD&T
  • High fluency in G-code and experience with Fanuc controls
  • Ability to hold incredibly tight tolerances
  • Proficiency with traditional manual inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Perform complete setups and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills AND/OR 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes
  • Read and interpret complex blueprints and manufacturing work instructions for production
  • Select tooling and establish work and tool offsets for machines
  • Utilize G-code proficiency to troubleshoot machining issues and make necessary adjustments
  • Prove out first articles and verify dimensions using manual precision measuring instruments
  • Maintain tight aerospace tolerances while ensuring a clean and organized workspace

Benefits

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Company matching 401k
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We're hiring experienced Senior CNC Machinists to join a well-established precision machine shop serving the aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. Whether you are a dedicated CNC Mill specialist, a CNC Lathe specialist, or a versatile machinist who can expertly run both, we want you on our team!

We are looking for skilled machinists who can independently own the entire setup process-from interpreting blueprints and selecting tooling to proving out the first part and making offsets before releasing a job into production. You will be working equipment ranging from 2 and 3-axis lathes to 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, holding extremely tight tolerances on primarily stainless steel and aluminum components.

Compensation
  • $35 - $42 / hr based on experience
  • Unlimited optional overtime available - opportunity to make $100k+ / yr
  • Double-time pay on Sundays

First Shift
  • 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Monday - Friday


Responsibilities
  • Setup & Operation: Perform complete, independent setups and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills AND/OR 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes.
  • Process Ownership: Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and manufacturing work instructions to take a job from setup through production with minimal supervision.
  • Tooling & Offsets: Select tooling, establish work and tool offsets, load offsets, and completely prepare machines for production.
  • Programming & Troubleshooting: Utilize G-code fluency and Fanuc controls to troubleshoot machining issues independently, making machine-side program adjustments and offset corrections as needed.
  • Precision Inspection: Prove out first articles, perform in-process production verification, and verify dimensions using manual precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
  • Quality & Maintenance: Maintain tight aerospace tolerances on high-precision components while keeping a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required
  • Experience: 3+ years of CNC setup experience on Mills (3, 4, or 5-axis) AND/OR Lathes (2 or 3-axis).
  • Setups: Proven ability to independently own the setup process and run production without direct supervision.
  • Technical: Strong blueprint reading skills and a deep understanding of GD&T and complex work instructions.
  • Programming: High level of fluency in G-code and hands-on experience with Fanuc controls and machine-side program edits.
  • Precision: Proven ability to hold incredibly tight tolerances.
  • Metrology: Strong understanding of precision measurement, with proficiency using traditional manual inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.), not just digital gauges.

Preferred
  • Industry: Prior experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, or semiconductor components.
  • Equipment: Experience with Hardinge, Doosan, Swiss-style, or similar CNC lathes.
  • Versatility: Dual capability on both CNC milling and turning centers is a massive plus.

Benefits
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Company matching 401k
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick days.


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