CNC Machinist

Laborup•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Join an engineering-driven precision manufacturer building the future of American manufacturing. This hands-on CNC Lathe Setup Machinist role involves machining complex, tight-tolerance components for the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries in a precision manufacturing environment equipped with advanced technology and high-quality equipment. The machinist owns the full setup process, from interpreting blueprints and G-code to loading tooling, setting offsets, proving out first articles, and making machine-side program adjustments before releasing jobs into production. The role uses advanced CNC turning centers, including live tooling and Y-axis capabilities. Compensation is $35–$41 per hour, based on experience. The second-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of CNC lathe setup experience in a precision machine shop.
Ability to independently perform complete CNC lathe setups from start to finish.
Strong understanding of CNC turning processes, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and workholding.
Experience reading G-code and making basic CNC program edits at the machine.
Strong blueprint-reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience machining tight-tolerance components and performing first-piece inspections.
Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments without constant supervision.
Comfort working independently on second shift.

Responsibilities

Independently set up CNC lathes and turning centers for precision machining operations.
Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, workholding, tool offsets, and first-piece inspection.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, G-code, and GD&T requirements.
Load and prove out CNC programs, making machine-side adjustments as needed.
Set up and perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading, grooving, drilling, and contouring.
Work with live tooling and Y-axis machining capabilities on complex components.
Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, surface-finish, and machining issues.
Inspect first articles and finished components using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
Adjust feeds, speeds, tooling, and offsets to improve machining performance.
Maintain tight tolerances while machining a variety of metals and engineered materials.
Take ownership of assigned machines, setups, and production quality throughout the shift.