CNC Setup Machinist at Laborup — San Jose, United States

About The Role

We’re hiring CNC Setup Machinists for a precision machine shop supporting aerospace and semiconductor work in San Jose, California. You’ll set up and machine large, complex, tight-tolerance components using 3-axis mills, 5-axis machines, and CNC lathes.

This is a hands-on role where you own your work from setup through inspection. You’ll interpret drawings and GD&T, make machine adjustments, inspect finished work, and troubleshoot machining issues in a clean, modern, advanced machine shop.

Why Join Us

End-to-end ownership: Set up, machine, adjust, inspect, and troubleshoot your own work.
Technical work: Produce complex components for aerospace and semiconductor applications.
Modern shop: Work in a clean, advanced precision machining environment.
Multiple platforms: Run 3-axis, 5-axis, and CNC lathe equipment.

Compensation

Pay: $35–$45/hr

Hiring on 1st Shift

Monday - Friday

What You’ll Run

3 and 5-axis CNC milling and lathe equipment
Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, or similar controls
CMM inspection equipment
Blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T

Responsibilities

Setups: Set up CNC machines for complex precision components.
Workholding: Install and indicate fixtures, tooling, and workpieces.
Programs: Load CNC programs and verify machine setup.
Offsets: Make machine offsets and adjustments during production.
Inspection: Perform first-article and in-process dimensional inspections.
Machining: Maintain effective cutting conditions and tight tolerances.
Troubleshooting: Correct tool wear, chatter, workholding, and dimensional issues.