2nd Shift CNC Machinist Laborup Manufacturing Waterbury, CT Job Details Full-time $35 - $45 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bore gauges Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Mastercam Precision measurement in machining CNC G-code Programming Milling machines Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to join a high-precision manufacturing operation supporting the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. This position will focus on setting up and machining complex, tight-tolerance components in a highly technical, high-mix manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong CNC milling or lathe foundation, can independently perform setups, and is comfortable troubleshooting and making adjustments at the machine. 2nd
Shift:
Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM-1:00 AM Four 10-hour shifts Fridays off Overtime opportunities available
Pay:
$30-$45/hr+, highly depending on experience and technical capabilities. Additional flexibility is available for highly experienced machinists.
Benefits:
90% of employee medical premiums covered 100% of eligible deductibles covered Company-paid dental and vision Company-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life insurance The facility operates an advanced CNC milling department that includes: Matsuura 3-Axis & 5-Axis Machining Centers Matsuura MAM72 automated pallet systems Matsuura
Perform complete setups on CNC milling or lathe machines for complex precision components. Set tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and work coordinates. Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances . Prove out jobs and make necessary adjustments at the machine. Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues. Make G-code, tool, and offset adjustments as necessary. Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment. Maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet customer and engineering requirements. Work closely with CNC programmers, engineering, and quality to improve machining processes. Support both new and established jobs in a high-mix precision manufacturing environment .
Qualifications:
CNC milling setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment. Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis CNC milling . Strong blueprint reading and dimensional inspection skills. Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components . Working knowledge of G-code and CNC program adjustments. Experience with Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc, or similar equipment is a plus. Mastercam experience is a plus. Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, or other high-precision machining experience strongly preferred.
Pay:
$35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many total years of CNC machining experience do you have? Please include the types of machines you've primarily worked on. On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you in your ability to independently complete a full CNC machine setup, including reading blueprints, selecting tooling, setting offsets, proving out the first part, and making adjustments as needed?