# CNC Machinist

> Laborup · Knoxville, United States · — · Posted 2025-10-13

**Salary:** USD 25–30

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Overview**

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist who will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills, and other shop equipment to support both production and engineering operations in a low-volume, high-mix environment. The role involves blueprint interpretation, machine maintenance, and contributing to quality and safety standards across the facility.

-   Competitive pay: $25 - $30 / hr starting
-   Multiple positions available
-   Full time (not temp+ full benefits on day 1)
-   Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
-   Short and Long-Term disability

_Shift_

-   (4x 10 hour shifts)
-   2nd shift: 5:00pm – 3:30am
-   Monday through Thursday
-   Overtime as needed

**Responsibilities**

-   Set up and operate advanced CNC equipment, including 4- and 5-axis mills, Swiss machines, and live-tool lathes
-   Run multi-axis CNC machines to cut and fabricate complex component parts
-   Verify and validate setup programs for new and pre-production parts
-   Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure accuracy
-   Read and interpret blueprints and G-Code without issue
-   Apply hands-on knowledge of turning, milling, drilling, and threading
-   Work comfortably within tight tolerances and high-spec requirements
-   Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators
-   Maintain and calibrate measurement tools as needed
-   Train and mentor less experienced machinists
-   Work with a variety of materials to produce high-precision parts

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

-   3+ years of CNC machining experience on mills and lathes
-   3+ years of reading complex technical drawings and blueprints
-   Understand and apply G-code and M-code programming
-   Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
-   Calculate dimensions and tolerances using math and measuring instruments
-   Adjust offsets on multi-axis equipment to maintain strict tolerances
-   Use hand tools confidently and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude
-   Perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
-   Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
-   Demonstrate solid math and computer literacy

## Benefits

**Benefits**

-   Competitive pay: $25 - $30 / hr starting
-   Full time (not temp+ full benefits on day 1)
-   Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
-   Short and Long-Term disability

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/0C3CB26DF0/apply)

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