CNC Machinist III

Laborup; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Company matching 401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Job summary

Laborup is seeking experienced Senior CNC Machinists to join our premier manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This role requires mastery in CNC Milling and Turning, with responsibilities that include machine setup, operation, and quality assurance. We offer a competitive salary range of $100k - $120k per year, based on a 50-hour work week, with unlimited optional overtime available.

Join us to work in critical sectors including aerospace and defense, and take ownership in shaping our manufacturing success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC setup experience on Mills (3, 4, or 5-axis) AND/OR Lathes (2 or 3-axis).
• Proven ability to independently own the setup process and run production without direct supervision.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and a deep understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute comprehensive setups and run production on CNC milling centers AND/OR horizontal CNC lathes.
• Analyze complex engineering blueprints to guide projects from setup to final production.
• Lead first-article inspections and continuous in-process checks.

Skills

CNC setup experience on Mills

Blueprint reading skills

G-code fluency

Precision measurement

Job description

Job Summary

We're hiring elite Senior CNC Machinists to become key players in our premier manufacturing facility. We support critical, high-stakes sectors including aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor manufacturing. We welcome masters of CNC Milling, experts in CNC Turning, and cross‑trained machinists who excel at both.

This role goes far beyond basic machine operation. We need seasoned professionals who can take full ownership of the setup process—from deciphering complex drawings and choosing the optimal tooling to proving out first articles and executing offsets before locking in full production. You'll run everything from 2 and 3‑axis lathes to 3, 4, and 5‑axis mills, crafting incredibly tight‑tolerance parts out of aluminum and stainless steel.

Why Join Us?

• Backed by Ambition: Under new leadership and backed by an aerospace and defense‑focused startup, we are injecting serious capital into advanced technology and our workforce.
• Make Your Mark: Step into a role where your expertise directly shapes a company poised to make massive waves in the defense and aerospace sectors.

Compensation

• $100k - $120k / yr (Wages calculated based on a 50‑hour work week)
• Unlimited optional overtime available to push your earnings even higher

First Shift

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Monday - Friday
• Note: The 50‑hour target for the salary range is easily achievable through our abundant, optional overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Independently execute comprehensive setups and run production on 3, 4, and 5‑axis CNC milling centers AND/OR 2 and 3‑axis horizontal CNC lathes.
• Production Ownership: Analyze complex engineering blueprints, GD&T, and routing instructions to guide projects from initial setup to final production with virtually zero hand‑holding.
• Tooling & Calibration: Determine optimal tooling, dial in work and tool offsets, and fully prep machines for precision production runs.
• Advanced Programming: Leverage deep G‑code fluency on Fanuc controls to edit programs at the machine, adjust offsets, and troubleshoot manufacturing bottlenecks on the fly.
• Quality Assurance: Lead first‑article inspections and continuous in‑process checks utilizing manual precision metrology equipment (bore gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers).
• Shop Standards: Consistently hit exact aerospace‑grade tolerances while championing a safe, clean, and highly organized workspace.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience: 3+ years of CNC setup experience on Mills (3, 4, or 5‑axis) AND/OR Lathes (2 or 3‑axis).
• Setups: Proven ability to independently own the setup process and run production without direct supervision.
• Technical: Strong blueprint reading skills and a deep understanding of GD&T and complex work instructions.
• Programming: High level of fluency in G‑code and hands‑on experience with Fanuc controls and machine‑side program edits.
• Precision: Proven ability to hold incredibly tight tolerances.
• Metrology: Strong understanding of precision measurement, with proficiency using traditional manual inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.), not just digital gauges.

Preferred

• Industry: Prior experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, or semiconductor components.
• Equipment: Experience with Hardinge, Doosan, Swiss‑style, or similar CNC lathes.
• Versatility: Dual capability on both CNC milling and turning centers is a massive plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company matching 401k
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days