CNC Machinist

laborup; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical care

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extensive on-site training and career

Job summary

laborup is seeking a CNC Machinist for its Murfreesboro, TN facility. You will set up and operate multiple CNC mills and DMG equipment in a high-mix, low-volume environment with independent setups and tight tolerances.

You will perform first-piece and in-process inspections, measure parts with precision tools, and document data in Epicor. Strong blueprint reading and 5-axis experience are valued, with paid on-site training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC milling and/or lathe experience.
• Independent machine setup experience.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances.
• Precision measuring tool experience.
• Basic CMM inspection experience.
• Reliable attendance.
• Preferred: Medical, aerospace, automotive, or military manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on 5-axis machining experience.
• DMG, Makino, Mikron, or Robodrill experience.
• Strong GD&T knowledge.
• ISO 9001 manufacturing experience.
• Technical or trade school education.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setups: Perform independent setups and fixture changeovers.
• Machine Operation: Run multiple CNC machines throughout each shift.
• Tool Offsets: Make wear offsets and process adjustments.
• Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Precision Measurement: Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings and complex job instructions.
• Documentation: Record inspection results and production data in Epicor.
• Operator Maintenance: Maintain coolant, lubrication, and machine readiness.

Skills

CNC milling

Blueprint reading

Independent setup

Precision measuring tools

GD&T knowledge

Education

Technical or trade school education

Tools

Epicor ERP

DMG equipment

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring CNC Machinists for our precision medical manufacturing facility in Murfreesboro, TN.

You’ll machine high-precision medical components on modern 3-, 4-, and true 5-axis CNC mills, horizontal machining centers with pallet changers, and advanced DMG equipment. This is a high-mix, low-volume environment where you’ll own independent setups, first-piece quality, process adjustments, and tight-tolerance production—not stand at one machine running the same part all day.

What makes this role different

• Significant income opportunity:10 hours of overtime, 15% shift differential, and double-time after 56 hours.
• 100% paid healthcare:Company-paid medical coverage.
• Interesting work:High-mix, low-volume production with independent setups.
• Modern equipment:True 5-axis mills, horizontal machining centers, and DMG machines.
• Real training:2+ month onboarding plus cross-training on additional equipment.
• Long-term stability:Growing medical manufacturer investing in people and production.

Compensation

• $75 - $85k / yr
• $27-32/hr
• 10 hours guaranteed overtime / wk
• Double-time pay after 56 hours

Shift

• 2nd Shift
• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Machine Setups:Perform independent setups and fixture changeovers.
• Machine Operation:Run multiple CNC machines throughout each shift.
• Tool Offsets:Make wear offsets and process adjustments.
• Quality Inspection:Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Precision Measurement:Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Blueprint Reading:Interpret engineering drawings and complex job instructions.
• Documentation:Record inspection results and production data in Epicor.
• Operator Maintenance:Maintain coolant, lubrication, and machine readiness.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years CNC milling and/or lathe experience
• Independent machine setup experience
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances
• Precision measuring tool experience
• Basic CMM inspection experience
• Reliable attendance

Preferred

• Medical, aerospace, automotive, or military manufacturing
• Hands-on 5-axis machining experience
• DMG, Makino, Mikron, or Robodrill experience
• Strong GD&T knowledge
• ISO 9001 manufacturing experience
• Technical or trade school education
• Stable employment history

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid medical care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extensive on-site training and career development