CNC Machinist

Laborup; Michigan; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

Paid holidays and vacation

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Laborup is seeking CNC Machinists for its aerospace and defense machine shop in the Knoxville area. You will work on parts used in F-16s and space missions, handling setups from blank to inspection on a mix of 3-axis and 5-axis equipment.

The role focuses on tight tolerances for flight-critical components, with 1st shift hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Expect exposure to Mastercam programming and AS9100D quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional machining experience.
• Performs own setups and offsets.
• Edits G-code at the controller.
• Experience machining parts to close tolerances.
• Reads complex prints with GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Setups: Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
• G-Code Edits: Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
• Close-Tolerance Machining: Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
• Manual Machining: Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
• Blueprints & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Program Verification: Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
• Inspection: Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.

Skills

G-code editing

GD&T

Precision measuring

Machining

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Overview

We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop.

Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area.

You'll take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment ranging from a large 5-axis gantry mill and multiple large horizontal boring mills to VTLs and a full mix of 3-axis and manual machines.

Why Join Us

• High-impact parts: Your work goes on F-16s and the International Space Station.
• Rare shop: One of the only true aerospace machine shops near Knoxville.
• Stay on 1st shift: Start on days and keep days

Compensation

• $27 – $33 / hr

Hiring on 1st

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday

What You'll Run

• Classic 3-axis CNC mills and lathes
• Manual mills, lathes, and saws
• Large 5-axis gantry mill
• Multiple large horizontal boring mills (HBMs)
• Large vertical turret lathes (VTLs)
• Exotic materials for flight-critical applications

Responsibilities

• Setups: Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
• G-Code Edits: Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
• Close-Tolerance Machining: Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
• Manual Machining: Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
• Blueprints & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Program Verification: Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
• Inspection: Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years professional machining experience
• Performs own setups and offsets
• Edits G-code at the controller
• Experience machining parts to close tolerances
• Reads complex prints with GD&T
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools

Preferred:

• Prior experience running 5-axis machines
• Proficiency on manual mills and lathes
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
• AS9100D or Nadcap environment experience
• Experience fabricating custom-designed equipment

• Health, vision, dental
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Matching 401(k)