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CNC Milling Setup Machinist

$30 - $43 per hour

Laborup

Job Description

Job Description

Join an engineering-driven precision manufacturer  building the future of American manufacturing . You'll machine complex, tight-tolerance components for the  aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries while working in a shop that invests in advanced technology, high-quality equipment, and skilled machinists.

We're looking for setup machinists who can confidently own the entire setup process - from reading blueprints and G-code to loading tooling, setting offsets, proving out first articles, and making machine-side program adjustments before releasing jobs into production.

Compensation

  • $30-$43/hour (based on experience)

Schedule

  • 1st Shift
  • Monday-Friday
  • Overtime available

What You'll Do:

  • Perform complete setups on CNC milling machines.
  • Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and edit G-code directly at the machine.
  • Load tooling, set work and tool offsets.
  • Prove out first articles and make program, tooling, and offset adjustments as needed.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, and work instructions.
  • Inspect first-piece parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, workholding, cutter compensation, feeds and speeds, and program execution.
  • Produce tight-tolerance components while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of complex CNC milling setup experience.
  • Fluent in G-code with the ability to confidently read, troubleshoot, and edit programs at the machine.
  • Experience loading tooling, setting work and tool offsets, and proving out new jobs.
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
  • Experience performing first article inspections and making setup modifications.
  • Proficient with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
  • Experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, or other tight-tolerance components is highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Direct hire
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k match up to 3%
  • Unlimited OT
  • Double-pay on Sundays
Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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