Senior Weekend CNC Machinist

Laborup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Overtime available

Job summary

Laborup is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist to lead development of 5-axis machining processes in a precision manufacturing facility serving aerospace, defense, medical devices, and more. You’ll prove out new jobs, optimize setups, and mentor junior machinists on complex work.

Expect weekend shifts with Friday–Sunday schedule, premium compensation, and opportunities to advance technical expertise. The role emphasizes advanced Hermle, Heller, and DN Solutions systems, tight tolerances, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• 5-axis setup experience
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Tight-tolerance machining experience
• First-piece inspection experienceStrong tooling and workholding knowledge
• Machining troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

• New Product Launches: Lead setup and prove-out of new machining projects.
• Machine Setups: Independently complete complex 5-axis setups.
• Workholding: Develop fixturing, tooling, and workholding strategies.
• Process Development: Optimize machining processes for repeatable production.
• Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve machining, tooling, and process issues.
• Automation: Support robotic cells and lights-out manufacturing.
• Production Support: Document and transfer processes to production.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve machining performance and cycle times.
• Mentorship: Support less experienced machinists as needed.

Skills

5+ years CNC machining

5-axis setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Tight-tolerance machining

First-piece inspection

Tooling & workholding

Machining troubleshooting

Tools

Hermle 5-axis machining centers

Heller horizontal platforms

Zayer large-format centers

DN Solutions platforms

Siemens Sinumerik

Heidenhain controls

Siemens NX Manufacturing

Wenzel CMM

Keyence inspection

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinists for a precision manufacturing facility supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-precision industries. This role is focused on developing new machining processes, launching new products, solving difficult machining challenges, and building repeatable systems that production teams can rely on.

You’ll prove out new jobs, refine complex setups, and work closely with engineering and programming using advanced equipment, including Hermle 5-axis machining centers, automated probing, and modern inspection technology.

On the weekend shift, you’ll also help develop and implement a training program for junior machinists. You’ll share the technical knowledge, habits, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed on complex work, helping the next generation launch their careers while strengthening the shop for the long term.

The company is growing rapidly across aerospace, defense, and other precision manufacturing markets, creating strong opportunities for experienced machinists who want challenging work, continued technical growth, and a shop that values top talent.

Why Join Us

• Top Talent Is Valued: We respect great machinists and are willing to pay to make the right hire work.
• Advanced Equipment: Work with modern 5-axis machining, automation, probing, and inspection technology.
• Real Impact: Help shape production standards and improve how the shop operates.
• Develop Others: Help train and mentor junior machinists as they grow into high-level work.

Compensation

• $36 - $48 / hr
• We want the best talent and we're willing to pay for it
• Optional overtime available
• Full benefits

Weekend Shift

• Friday - Sunday
• Work 36, paid for 40

What You’ll Run

• Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Heller Horizontal Machining Platforms
• Zayer Large-Format Machining Centers
• DN Solutions Machining Platforms
• Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
• Siemens NX Manufacturing
• Wenzel CMM & Keyence Inspection
• Titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys

Responsibilities

• New Product Launches: Lead setup and prove-out of new machining projects.
• Machine Setups: Independently complete complex 5-axis setups.
• Workholding: Develop fixturing, tooling, and workholding strategies.
• Process Development: Optimize machining processes for repeatable production.
• Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve machining, tooling, and process issues.
• Automation: Support robotic cells and lights-out manufacturing.
• Production Support: Document and transfer processes to production.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve machining performance and cycle times.
• Mentorship: Support less experienced machinists as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• 5-axis setup experience
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Tight-tolerance machining experience
• First-piece inspection experienceStrong tooling and workholding knowledge
• Machining troubleshooting experience

Preferred

• Aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing
• Simultaneous 5-axis or mill-turn experience
• Siemens or Heidenhain controls
• Siemens NX experience
• Titanium, Inconel, or nickel alloy machining
• CMM inspection experience