# CNC Setup Machinist

> Laborup · San Jose, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-07

**Salary:** USD 72,800–93,600

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Overview**

We’re hiring CNC Setup Machinists for a precision machine shop supporting aerospace and semiconductor work in San Jose, California. You’ll set up and machine large, complex, tight-tolerance components using 3-axis mills, 5-axis machines, and CNC lathes.

This is a hands-on role where you own your work from setup through inspection. You’ll interpret drawings and GD&T, make machine adjustments, inspect finished work, and troubleshoot machining issues in a clean, modern, advanced machine shop.

**Why Join Us**

-   **End-to-end ownership:** Set up, machine, adjust, inspect, and troubleshoot your own work.
-   **Technical work:** Produce complex components for aerospace and semiconductor applications.
-   **Modern shop:** Work in a clean, advanced precision machining environment.
-   **Multiple platforms:** Run 3-axis, 5-axis, and CNC lathe equipment.

**Compensation**

-   **Pay:** $35–$45/hr

**Hiring on 1st Shift**

-   Monday - Friday

**What You’ll Run**

-   3 and 5-axis CNC milling and lathe equipment
-   Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, or similar controls
-   CMM inspection equipment
-   Blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T

**Responsibilities**

-   **Setups:** Set up CNC machines for complex precision components.
-   **Workholding:** Install and indicate fixtures, tooling, and workpieces.
-   **Programs:** Load CNC programs and verify machine setup.
-   **Offsets:** Make machine offsets and adjustments during production.
-   **Inspection:** Perform first-article and in-process dimensional inspections.
-   **Machining:** Maintain effective cutting conditions and tight tolerances.
-   **Troubleshooting:** Correct tool wear, chatter, workholding, and dimensional issues.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

Required

-   5+ years of CNC milling experience
-   Hands-on experience performing complex CNC setups
-   Ability to independently set up CNC mills
-   Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
-   Experience making machine offsets and adjustments
-   Proficiency with precision measuring equipment
-   Strong CNC machining troubleshooting experience

Preferred

-   Experience with 5-axis CNC machining
-   Experience operating CNC lathes
-   Familiarity with Fanuc CNC controls
-   Familiarity with Haas CNC controls
-   Familiarity with Siemens CNC controls
-   Experience using CMM inspection equipment
-   Experience interpreting CAD models

## Benefits

-   Direct Hire
-   Health, Dental, and Vision
-   401k
-   PTO

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/271C4E25C4/apply)

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