2nd Shift CNC Lathe Setup Machinist Laborup - 3.6 Santa Clara, CA Job Details $62,400 - $79,040 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Tooling Machining fixtures Bore gauges Machine troubleshooting Machining tool setup Equipment troubleshooting First article inspection Dimensional measurements CNC quality inspection Precision measurement in machining CNC G-code Programming Machine adjustment Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description Join a 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 technology, high-quality equipment, and skilled machinists. We're looking for 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. Compensation $30-$38/hour (based on experience) Schedule 2nd Shift Monday-Friday Overtime available Requirements Perform complete setups on CNC lathe machines. Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and edit G-code directly at the machine. Load tooling, set work and tool offsets. Prove out first articles and make program, tooling, and offset adjustments as needed. Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, and work instructions. Inspect first-piece parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment. Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, workholding, cutter compensation, feeds and speeds, and program execution. Produce tight-tolerance components while maintaining the highest quality standards. Benefits 5+ years of complex CNC lathe setup experience. Fluent in G-code with the ability to confidently read, troubleshoot, and edit programs at the machine. Experience loading tooling, setting work and tool offsets, and proving out new jobs. Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills. Experience performing first article inspections and making setup modifications. Proficient with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment. Experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, or other tight-tolerance components is highly preferred.