CNC Setup Machinist

laborup

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

laborup in San Jose, CA seeks a skilled CNC Setup Machinist to own setups through inspection for aerospace and semiconductor components. You'll run 3-axis mills, 5-axis machines, and CNC lathes, interpreting drawings and GD&T while optimizing cutting conditions to meet tight tolerances.

This hands-on role requires 5+ years of CNC milling experience, strong blueprint reading, and proficiency with Fanuc, Haas or Siemens controls; CMM inspection experience is a plus.

Qualifications

5+ years of CNC milling experience
Hands-on experience performing complex CNC setups
Ability to independently set up CNC mills
Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
Experience making machine offsets and adjustments
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment
Strong CNC machining troubleshooting experience
Preferred: 5-axis CNC machining experience
Preferred: CNC lathe experience
Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Siemens controls
Experience using CMM inspection equipment

Responsibilities

Setups: Set up CNC machines for complex precision components.
Workholding: Install and indicate fixtures, tooling, and workpieces.
Programs: Load CNC programs and verify machine setup.
Offsets: Make machine offsets and adjustments during production.
Inspection: Perform first-article and in-process dimensional inspections.
Machining: Maintain effective cutting conditions and tight tolerances.
Troubleshooting: Correct tool wear, chatter, workholding, and dimensional issues.

Skills

CNC milling

5-axis machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Tools

3-axis mills

5-axis machines

CNC lathes

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Siemens controls

CMM inspection equipment

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring CNC Setup Machinists for a precision machine shop supporting aerospace and semiconductor work in San Jose, California. You’ll set up and machine large, complex, tight-tolerance components using 3-axis mills, 5-axis machines, and CNC lathes.

This is a hands-on role where you own your work from setup through inspection. You’ll interpret drawings and GD&T, make machine adjustments, inspect finished work, and troubleshoot machining issues in a clean, modern, advanced machine shop.

Why Join Us

End-to-end ownership:Set up, machine, adjust, inspect, and troubleshoot your own work.
Technical work:Produce complex components for aerospace and semiconductor applications.
Modern shop:Work in a clean, advanced precision machining environment.
Multiple platforms:Run 3-axis, 5-axis, and CNC lathe equipment.

Compensation

Pay:$35–$45/hr

Hiring on 1st Shift

Monday - Friday

What You’ll Run

3 and 5-axis CNC milling and lathe equipment
Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, or similar controls
CMM inspection equipment
Blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T

Responsibilities

Setups:Set up CNC machines for complex precision components.
Workholding:Install and indicate fixtures, tooling, and workpieces.
Programs:Load CNC programs and verify machine setup.
Offsets:Make machine offsets and adjustments during production.
Inspection:Perform first-article and in-process dimensional inspections.
Machining:Maintain effective cutting conditions and tight tolerances.
Troubleshooting:Correct tool wear, chatter, workholding, and dimensional issues.