Lead CNC Mill Machinist — 3–5 Axis, Aerospace/Defense

Laborup; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) + match

PTO

Job summary

Laborup is seeking a Lead CNC Mill Machinist for a precision shop serving aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. The role is hands-on, leading complex setups from initial setup through production while mentoring peers on the floor.

The candidate will work on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills with Fanuc controls, perform first articles, read complex blueprints, and ensure tight tolerances on high-precision parts. This is a full-time, first-shift position with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience setting up 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Capable of leading and mentoring other machinists.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or semiconductor shops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical resource for CNC milling.
• Independently perform complete setups on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills.
• Take complex jobs from setup and first article through production.
• Read blueprints and GD&T; select tooling and establish offsets.
• Edit G-code at the machine and troubleshoot dimensional issues.
• Hold tight tolerances on precision components.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges.
• Mentor and train other machinists as needed.

Skills

CNC Mill Setup Machinist

3-axis milling

4-axis milling

5-axis milling

G-code editing

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Mentoring/leadership

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Laborup is seeking a Lead CNC Mill Machinist for a precision shop serving aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. The role is hands-on, leading complex setups from initial setup through production while mentoring peers on the floor.

The candidate will work on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills with Fanuc controls, perform first articles, read complex blueprints, and ensure tight tolerances on high-precision parts. This is a full-time, first-shift position with potential overtime.