Autonomy CNC Machinist (5-Axis) - Aerospace Precision

laborup; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

LABORUP in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking skilled CNC Machinists to join a high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense shop. You will machine mission-critical, tight-tolerance components for satellites, fighter jets, helicopters, and more, owning the process from setup through inspection.

You’ll work with 5-axis mills and lathes, apply GD&T, and drive continuous improvement on quality and delivery. The role offers overtime, relocation assistance, and a path to advanced programming with Mastercam

Qualifications

• 3+ years in precision, tight-tolerance machining.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances on critical features.
• Deep understanding of complex blueprints and GD&T.
• High-setup environment with frequent complex setups and 10+ tools.

Responsibilities

• Autonomy to setup, run, inspect, and document results on advanced 5-axis machines.
• Apply deep manual machining fundamentals to troubleshoot chatter and optimize tool pressure.
• Select tooling, establish offsets, and optimize workholding strategies.
• Hold tight tolerances from first piece through final run using precision gauges.
• Read, understand, and edit G-code and M-code on the floor.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and machine variables for first article success.
• Advanced Quality (preferred): program/operate CMMs and conduct FAI where possible.
• Advanced Programmer (preferred): experience with Mastercam programming from scratch.

Skills

Tight-tolerance machining

5-axis machining experience

Manual machining fundamentals

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

LABORUP in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking skilled CNC Machinists to join a high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense shop. You will machine mission-critical, tight-tolerance components for satellites, fighter jets, helicopters, and more, owning the process from setup through inspection.

You’ll work with 5-axis mills and lathes, apply GD&T, and drive continuous improvement on quality and delivery. The role offers overtime, relocation assistance, and a path to advanced programming with Mastercam