CNC Machinist

laborup; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums 90%

Deductibles covered 100%

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Laborup in Waterbury, CT is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to independently set up complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. The role offers a path to technical or leadership growth within a modern shop.

You will operate on 2nd shift or the weekend 3x12 schedule on world-class machines (Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc) and contribute to high-precision production with strong quality standards.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Independent CNC machine setup.
• Strong blueprint reading and dimensional inspection.
• Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments at the machine.
• Experience using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Machine set ups for complex precision components with tight tolerances.
• Set tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and coordinates.
• Read engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions and tolerances.
• Prove out jobs and adjust at the machine as needed.
• Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
• Make G-code, tooling, and offset adjustments.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet requirements.
• Collaborate with programmers, engineering, and QA to improve processes.
• Support high-mix production across diverse components.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Independent CNC machine setup

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Troubleshooting at the machine

Precision measuring equipment

GD&T understanding

Tools

Matsuura

Yasda

Makino

Feeler

Fanuc

Mastercam

Job description

Overview

We’re growing our precision machining operation and building a world-class team to support advanced aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing.

That starts with great machinists. Our leadership understands the skill behind this work, respects the people who do it, and believes in paying accordingly. We’re looking for an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist with a strong milling or lathe foundation who can independently set up complex, tight-tolerance work, troubleshoot problems, and make adjustments at the machine.

What makes this role different:

• State-of-the-art facility: Clean, modern facility built for precision manufacturing.
• Real growth: Develop your skills and advance into more technical or leadership roles.
• Leadership that values talent: Strong machinists are recognized and compensated for what they bring to the shop.
• Excellent equipment: Modern Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, and Fanuc machines, including advanced 5-axis systems.
• Generous healthcare: 90% of medical premiums and 100% of eligible deductibles covered.
• Company-paid benefits: Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Compensation

• CNC Machinist: $32–$38/hr
• Senior CNC Machinist: $38–$50/hr

Compensation is based on machining experience, setup capabilities, technical depth, and overall fit. We respect the best talent, and we make competitive offers to secure it.

Shift Options

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM–1:00 AM

• Monday - Thursday (4x10s)
• Optional overtime available

Weekend Shift: 5am - 5:00 PM

• Friday - Sunday (3x12s)
• Work 36, paid for 40

• Machine Setups: Perform complete CNC milling setups for complex precision components.

• Tooling & Workholding: Set tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and work coordinates.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Job Prove-Out: Prove out jobs and make necessary adjustments at the machine.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
• Machine Adjustments: Make G-code, tooling, and offset adjustments as necessary.
• Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Precision Machining: Maintain tight tolerances and ensure finished components meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Process Improvement: Work with CNC programmers, engineering, and quality to improve machining processes.
• High-Mix Production: Support both new and established jobs across a variety of complex components.

Qualifications

Required

• CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Independent CNC machine setup
• Strong blueprint reading and dimensional inspection
• Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance
• Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments at the
• Experience using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment

Preferred

• 3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis CNC milling
• Working knowledge of G-code and CNC program
• Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc, or similar machine
• Mastercam
• Strong GD&T
• Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, or other high-precision manufacturing experience

• 90% of employee medical premiums covered
• 100% of eligible deductibles covered
• Company-paiddental and vision
• Company-paidshort-term and long-term disability
• Company-paidlife insurance

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