Senior CNC Machinist – 5-Axis Precision & Growth

laborup; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums 90%

Deductibles covered 100%

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Laborup in Waterbury, CT is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to independently set up complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. The role offers a path to technical or leadership growth within a modern shop.

You will operate on 2nd shift or the weekend 3x12 schedule on world-class machines (Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc) and contribute to high-precision production with strong quality standards.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Independent CNC machine setup.
• Strong blueprint reading and dimensional inspection.
• Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments at the machine.
• Experience using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Machine set ups for complex precision components with tight tolerances.
• Set tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and coordinates.
• Read engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions and tolerances.
• Prove out jobs and adjust at the machine as needed.
• Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
• Make G-code, tooling, and offset adjustments.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet requirements.
• Collaborate with programmers, engineering, and QA to improve processes.
• Support high-mix production across diverse components.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Independent CNC machine setup

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Troubleshooting at the machine

Precision measuring equipment

GD&T understanding

Tools

Matsuura

Yasda

Makino

Feeler

Fanuc

Mastercam

Job description

Laborup in Waterbury, CT is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to independently set up complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. The role offers a path to technical or leadership growth within a modern shop.

You will operate on 2nd shift or the weekend 3x12 schedule on world-class machines (Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc) and contribute to high-precision production with strong quality standards.