Senior CNC Machinist

laborup; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

laborup in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist to own setups on large-format 5-axis mills and lathes. You will interpret blueprints with GD&T, determine fixturing, and drive first article to final production with direct collaboration from engineers.

You will manage tool paths, offsets, and inspection with precision gauges, contributing to design feedback and manufacturability improvements. Evening/weekend shifts may occur based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC machining in precision work.
• Set up complex jobs independently, start to finish.
• Read complex blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Hold tight tolerances on complex geometries.
• Read and write G/M-code at the control.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
• Solid feeds, speeds, and tool wear fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run large-format CNC mills and lathes.
• Prove-Out: take prototype parts from first article through final run.
• Apply GD&T to complex blueprints, routings, and engineering models.
• Build fixturing strategies around tool clearance and collision avoidance.
• Program edits: adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tool comp at the control.
• Inspect with micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges to verify tolerances.
• Design feedback to improve manufacturability of parts.
• Record quantities and process adjustments in the ERP system.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

G-code/M-code

Metrology inspection

Tools

5-axis milling

ERP system

Job description

Overview

We're hiring Senior CNC Machinists for our precision medical and prototyping shop in Cedar City, UT.

The work is high-mix, low-volume: complex prints, unproven prototype setups, and tight tolerances on large-format material. Parts run on large-format 5-axis CNC milling centers, and most jobs are new the first time you see them.

Machinists here own the process end to end — blueprint interpretation, multi-axis setup, workholding, first article prove-out, and final inspection — and work directly with engineers on part design. 5-axis experience is preferred, not required.

Why Join Us

• Own the whole part: Print through final inspection stays with one machinist.
• Prototype variety: New setups on unproven parts, not repeat production.
• Engineer access: Work directly with engineers on design and manufacturability changes.

Compensation

• Base pay: Market competitive and hourly — open to discussion. Tell us what you need.

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Setups: Set up and run large-format CNC mills and lathes
• Prove-Out: Take unproven prototype parts from first article through final run.
• Print Interpretation: Apply GD&T to complex blueprints, routings, and engineering models.
• Workholding: Build fixturing strategies around tool clearance and collision avoidance.
• Program Edits: Adjust feeds, speeds, offsets, and tool comp at the control.
• Inspection: Verify tight tolerances with micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges.
• Design Feedback: Recommend part changes that improve manufacturability.
• ERP Entry: Record quantities and process adjustments in the ERP system.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years CNC machining in precision work
• Set up complex jobs independently, start to finish
• Read complex blueprints and apply GD&T
• Hold tight tolerances on complex geometries
• Read and write G/M-code at the control
• Inspect parts with micrometers, indicators, and gauges
• Solid feeds, speeds, and tool wear fundamentals

Preferred

• 5-axis milling experience
• Large-format machinery experience
• Advanced workholding and fixture design
• Prototype or first-article prove-out experience
• Machining advanced and exotic alloys
• Troubleshooting dimensional or tooling issues at the machine
• ERP system experience