Experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist (2nd Shift)

Laborup; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Full-time, direct-hire opportunity

Job summary

Laborup is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to own complete setups on second shift. You will read blueprints, load tooling, prove out first articles, and adjust programs at the machine to deliver high-precision components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries.

You will work with advanced turning centers, including live tooling and Y-axis capabilities, within a shop that emphasizes precision and technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC lathe setup experience in a precision machine shop.
• Ability to independently perform complete CNC lathe setups from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of CNC turning processes, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and workholding.
• Experience reading G-code and making basic CNC program edits at the machine.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience machining tight-tolerance components and performing first-piece inspections.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments without constant supervision.
• Comfortable working independently on second shift.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up CNC lathes and turning centers for precision machining operations.
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, workholding, tool offsets, and first-piece inspection.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, G-code, and GD&T requirements.
• Load and prove out CNC programs, making machine-side adjustments as needed.
• Set up and perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading, grooving, drilling, and contouring.
• Work with live tooling and Y-axis machining capabilities on complex components.
• Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, surface-finish, and machining issues.
• Inspect first articles and finished components using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Make adjustments to feeds, speeds, tooling, and offsets to improve machining performance.
• Maintain tight tolerances while machining a variety of metals and engineered materials.
• Take ownership of assigned machines, setups, and production quality throughout the shift.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

G-code editing

GD&T

Blueprint reading

First article inspection

Independent work

Live tooling

Y-axis capability

Job description

Laborup is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to own complete setups on second shift. You will read blueprints, load tooling, prove out first articles, and adjust programs at the machine to deliver high-precision components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries.

You will work with advanced turning centers, including live tooling and Y-axis capabilities, within a shop that emphasizes precision and technology.