# CNC Machinist

> Laborup · Portland, United States · — · Posted 2026-01-26

**Salary:** USD 27–47

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are hiring multiple CNC Machinists across **junior and senior** skill bands to support a **high-mix, low-volume precision machining** environment producing complex, tight-tolerance parts. We’re experiencing strong growth and scaling our machining team accordingly, building a balanced crew of developing talent and seasoned experts. You’ll find the best of both worlds here: the pace and variety of a job shop, paired with the stability, benefits, and progression of a well-run operation that rewards growth.

We're **hiring on 1st shift** and offer **baked-in overtime**

This is **not** a button-pushing role. Our machinists own work end-to-end, from **setup through final inspection**, and play a direct role in **quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement**. If you have strong fundamentals, a genuine passion for machining, and the skill to prove it, **we want to talk.**

**Compensation**

-   Junior Machinist: **$26 - 33 / hr**
-   Senior Machinist: **$33 - $45 / hr**

**Shifts**

-   Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm + Friday from 6am - noon

**Consistent Overtime**

-   6+ hours / week baked into the schedule

**Benefits**

-   Medical, dental, vision
-   401(k) with match
-   PTO

**Depending on skill level, you will be responsible for:**

-   Set up and operate CNC milling and turning centers in a precision, job-shop environment
-   Run work end-to-end: setup, run, inspect, and document results
-   Interpret complex blueprints, routings, and work instructions
-   Select tooling, establish offsets, and build effective workholding strategies
-   Perform manual measurement and inspection using micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other precision tools
-   Hold tight tolerances and own part quality from first piece through final run
-   Read and understand CNC programs; make edits and adjustments as required
-   Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and process issues to restore quality and throughput
-   Support setup of proven and unproven parts based on capability
-   Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
-   Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization efforts

## Requirements

We are hiring for two primary profiles and will align **level and pay** to demonstrated capability.

**Junior CNC Machinist:** This profile is ideal for a machinist with strong fundamentals who is ready to take the next step.

**You likely bring:**

-   A few years of machining experience with the ability to **run your own setups on medium-complexity parts**
-   Experience on **mills and/or lathes** in a precision environment
-   Confidence using manual inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators) and holding consistent tolerances
-   Ability to **read programs**, make small edits/offset changes, and calibrate or verify machine condition as needed
-   Strong coachability, ownership mindset, and a desire to grow into advanced setups and tighter tolerances

**Senior CNC Machinist:** This profile is for a true setup expert who can take on complex, tight-tolerance work, including parts the shop hasn’t seen before, and dial them in efficiently.

**You likely bring:**

-   **7+ years** in precision machining (more is welcome)
-   Proven experience holding **.0005” (5 tenths / ~13 microns) or tighter** on critical features, with the ability to verify those tolerances manually
-   Strong ability to interpret **complex technical drawings** and apply **GD&T** (e.g., true position, parallelism, profile, concentricity, flatness, coaxiality)
-   Experience setting up **multi-axis equipment** (5-axis mills and/or mill-turn / multi-axis lathes)
-   Ability to fluently read **G-code / M-code** and efficiently edit programs to maintain quality and throughput
-   Background in high-setup environments (often **30%+ setup time**) and complex setups with **10+ tools** (and potentially far more)
-   Experience setting up **unproven parts** and troubleshooting tooling/process/machine variables to achieve first-article success
-   Strong documentation habits, teamwork, communication, and an unwavering commitment to safety and craftsmanship

## Benefits

**Benefits**

-   Medical, dental, vision
-   401(k) with match
-   PTO

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/888050B0C3/apply)

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