# CNC Machinist

> Laborup · Santa Clara, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20

**Salary:** USD 72,800–85,280

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Join an engineering-driven precision manufacturer **building the future of American manufacturing**. You'll machine complex, tight-tolerance components for the **aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries** while working in a shop that invests in advanced technology, high-quality equipment, and skilled machinists.

We're looking for experienced **CNC Lathe Setup Machinists** who can confidently own the entire setup process — from reading blueprints and G-code to loading tooling, setting offsets, proving out first articles, and making machine-side program adjustments before releasing jobs into production.

This is a hands-on setup role, not simply a machine operator position. You'll work with advanced CNC turning centers, including live tooling and Y-axis capabilities, in a precision manufacturing environment.

**Compensation:**

-   **$35-$41/hour** (based on experience)

**Schedule:**

-   **2nd shift: Monday–Friday: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm**

**Responsibilities:**

-   Independently set up CNC lathes and turning centers for precision machining operations.
-   Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, workholding, tool offsets, and first-piece inspection.
-   Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, G-code, and GD&T requirements.
-   Load and prove out CNC programs, making machine-side adjustments as needed.
-   Set up and perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading, grooving, drilling, and contouring.
-   Work with live tooling and Y-axis machining capabilities on complex components.
-   Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, surface-finish, and machining issues.
-   Inspect first articles and finished components using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
-   Make adjustments to feeds, speeds, tooling, and offsets to improve machining performance.
-   Maintain tight tolerances while machining a variety of metals and engineered materials.
-   Take ownership of assigned machines, setups, and production quality throughout the shift.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of CNC lathe setup experience** in a precision machine shop.
-   Ability to independently perform complete CNC lathe setups from start to finish.
-   Strong understanding of CNC turning processes, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and workholding.
-   Experience reading G-code and making basic CNC program edits at the machine.
-   Strong blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T.
-   Experience machining tight-tolerance components and performing first-piece inspections.
-   Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments without constant supervision.
-   Comfortable working independently on second shift.

## Benefits

-   Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-   401(k) retirement plan
-   Paid time off and paid holidays
-   Full-time, direct-hire opportunity

## Apply

[Apply at Laborup](https://apply.workable.com/laborup/j/C144FD603A/apply)

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