CNC Machine Operator

laborup; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

LaborUp is hiring CNC Machine Operators to join our machining team in Morristown, TN. You will operate CNC machining centers, including Mazak equipment, perform basic changeovers, inspect finished parts, and monitor automated equipment to ensure quality.

A dedicated onsite training center supports your growth. You’ll have a clear path to advance into higher-level CNC positions within your first year as you develop setup, programming, and troubleshooting skills in a modern manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1+ years of CNC machine operation or related machining experience.
• Experience loading, running, and monitoring CNC equipment.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience using basic precision measuring tools.
• Comfortable making basic machine or offset adjustments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to quality.
• Experience operating Mazak CNC equipment.
• CNC setup or changeover experience.
• Familiarity with G-code or CNC programs.
• Basic GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with automated machining cells or robotics.
• Technical training or machining certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, and Mazak machining equipment.
• Monitor machines during production and identify basic issues.
• Load and unload parts, fixtures, and materials.
• Assist with or perform routine tooling and job changeovers.
• Make basic offset and machine adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Check finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Follow prints, dimensions, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Monitor automated machining cells and robotic equipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and production standards throughout the shift.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Machine monitoring

Offsets & adjustments

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Mazak equipment

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring CNC Machine Operators to join our machining team.

This position is a great fit for someone with CNC machine operating experience who wants to continue developing their machining skills. You’ll operate CNC machining centers, including Mazak equipment, perform basic changeovers and adjustments, inspect finished parts, and monitor automated equipment to ensure consistent production and quality.

You’ll join a modern manufacturing environment with a dedicated onsite training center and aclear opportunity to advance into higher-level CNC machining positions within your first yearas you develop your setup, programming, and troubleshooting skills.

What Makes This Opportunity Great

• Training & Growth:People to help train and room for hands‑on CNC training.
• Clear Advancement:Opportunity to move into higher-level machining roles within your first year.
• Modern Equipment:Work with Mazak CNC machines, automated machining cells, and robotics.
• Skill Development:Build experience with setups, offsets, blueprint reading, inspection, and troubleshooting.
• Stable Career:Join an established global manufacturer with long‑term growth opportunities.

Compensation

• $23–$25/hr starting pay
• Opportunities for promotion and increased earning potential as your skills develop.

Hiring on Multiple Shifts

• 2nd Shift:2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift:10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Requirements

• CNC Machine Operation:Operate CNC mills, lathes, and Mazak machining equipment.
• Machine Monitoring:Monitor machines during production and identify basic issues.
• Part Loading:Load and unload parts, fixtures, and materials.
• Basic Changeovers:Assist with or perform routine tooling and job changeovers.
• Machine Adjustments:Make basic offset and machine adjustments to maintain part quality.
• Quality Inspection:Check finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Blueprint Reading:Follow prints, dimensions, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshooting:Identify basic machining or quality problems and elevate more complex issues when needed.
• Automation Support:Monitor automated machining cells and robotic equipment.
• Production Standards:Maintain safety, quality, and production expectations throughout the shift.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of CNC machine operation or related machining experience
• Experience loading, running, and monitoring CNC equipment
• Ability to read basic blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Experience using basic precision measuring tools
• Comfortable making basic machine or offset adjustments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to quality

Preferred

• Experience operating Mazak CNC equipment
• CNC setup or changeover experience
• Familiarity with G-code or CNC programs
• Basic GD&T knowledge
• Experience with automated machining cells or robotics
• Technical training or machining certification

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) + Company Match
• Paid time off and holidays