CNC Setup Machinist

Laborup; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

OT opportunities

Job summary

Laborup in Connecticut seeks an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to join a high-precision shop serving aerospace, defense, and semiconductor sectors. You will set up and machine complex, tight-tolerance components on CNC lathes, with live tooling and multi-axis turning.

This 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 2:30 PM–1:00 AM) offers 4x10s, OT opportunities, and competitive pay of $35/hour with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently set up CNC lathes.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Experience with multi-axis turning and live tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete CNC lathe setups for complex precision components.
• Set tooling, workholding, offsets, coordinates, and cutting parameters.
• Operate machines with live tooling, C-Axis, Y-Axis, and sub-spindle where applicable.
• Read and interpret drawings and tolerances, prove out jobs, and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
• Make G-code, tool, and offset adjustments as required.
• Perform in-process inspection with micrometers, indicators, and gauges.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

multi-axis turning

GD&T reading

blueprint reading

G-code adjustments

live tooling

C/Y-axis

Tools

Nakamura-Tome

Hardinge

Mastercam

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to join a high-precision manufacturing operation supporting the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries.

This position will focus on setting up and machining complex, tight-tolerance turned components in a highly technical, high-mix manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong CNC turning background, can independently perform setups, and is comfortable troubleshooting and making adjustments at the machine.

2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AM

• Four 10-hour shifts
• Fridays off
• Overtime opportunities available
• Pay: $35/hr

What You'll Do:

• Perform complete setups on CNC lathes/turning centers for complex precision components.
• Set tooling, workholding, offsets, work coordinates, and cutting parameters.
• Set up and operate machines with live tooling, C-Axis, Y-Axis, and sub-spindle capabilities where applicable.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Prove out jobs and make necessary adjustments at the machine.
• Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
• Make G-code, tool, and offset adjustments as necessary.
• Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Work closely with CNC programmers, engineering, and quality to improve turning processes.
• Support both new and established jobs in a high-mix precision manufacturing environment.

• CNC lathe/turning setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience independently setting up and running CNC lathes.
• Experience with multi-axis turning, live tooling, C/Y-axis, and/or sub-spindle machines strongly preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and dimensional inspection skills.
• Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Working knowledge of G-code and CNC program adjustments.
• Experience with Nakamura-Tome, Hardinge, or similar CNC turning equipment is a plus.
• Mastercam experience is a plus.
• Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, or other high-precision machining experience strongly preferred.

• 90% of employee medical premiums covered
• 100% of eligible deductibles covered
• Company-paid dental and vision
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance