Senior CNC Machinist - Prototyping & First Article Expert

laborup; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

laborup in St. George, UT is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist for a precision medical and prototyping shop. You will own parts end to end—from blueprint interpretation and multi-axis setup to first article prove-out and final inspection on large-format 5-axis mills and lathes.

You will work directly with engineers on design for manufacturability; 5-axis experience is preferred but not required. The role offers first- and second-shift schedules Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly pay and

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC machining in precision work
• Set up complex jobs independently from 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
• 5-axis milling experience (preferred)
• Large-format machinery experience (preferred)
• Advanced workholding/fixture design (preferred)
• Prototype or first-article prove-out experience (preferred)
• Machining exotic alloys (preferred)
• Troubleshooting dimensional or tooling issues at the machine (preferred)
• ERP system experience (preferred)

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

Skills

CNC Machining

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

G-code / M-code

Inspection with Micrometers

5-axis Milling

Tool Wear & Feeds & Speeds

Tools

ERP system

Job description

laborup in St. George, UT is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist for a precision medical and prototyping shop. You will own parts end to end—from blueprint interpretation and multi-axis setup to first article prove-out and final inspection on large-format 5-axis mills and lathes.

You will work directly with engineers on design for manufacturability; 5-axis experience is preferred but not required. The role offers first- and second-shift schedules Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly pay and