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CNC Setup Machinist

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: Laborup
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    CNC Machinist, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35 - 45 USD Hourly USD 35.00 45.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 work pieces.
  • 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, work holding, and dimensional issues.
Requirements
  • 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
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