# CNC Machinist

**Company:** [Laborup](null/companies/ovuPP5YYEqmkdXDcoPbN88.md)
**Location:** Tempe, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

**Overview**

We’re hiring **CNC Machinists** for our high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense machine shop.

You’ll set up and run precision 3 and 4-axis CNC mills and lathes producing complex components for aerospace and defense customers. This is a clean, air-conditioned facility with modern equipment, challenging work, and the opportunity to continue developing your skills over time—including training on 5-axis machining for machinists who demonstrate strong fundamentals.

If you’re looking for a long-term shop where you’ll work on a wide variety of parts, build your setup skills, and have consistent optional overtime available, we’d like to talk.

**Why Join Us**

-   **Modern Equipment:** Clean, air-conditioned shop with well-maintained CNC equipment.
-   **5-Axis Training:** Grow into 5-axis machining as your skills develop.
-   **Optional Overtime:** 10+ hours available weekly without being mandatory.

**Compensation**

-   **$30 - $36 / hr (total comp)**
-   $27 - $32 / hr base
-   \+ shift differential
-   After optional overtime, make over $80k / yr

**Shift Options**

-   **Weekend Days:** Friday - Sunday (3x12s)

**Responsibilities**

-   **Machine Setups:** Set up CNC mills and lathes independently.
-   **Machine Operation:** Run production while maintaining quality standards.
-   **Blueprint Reading:** Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
-   **Tooling:** Select tooling and establish proper offsets.
-   **Inspection:** Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
-   **Program Adjustments:** Make offset and minor program changes when needed.
-   **Troubleshooting:** Resolve machining and dimensional issues during production.
-   **Documentation:** Complete inspection and production documentation accurately.

## Requirements

**Required**

-   2+ years of CNC machining experience
-   Experience setting up CNC machining jobs
-   Ability to read mechanical blueprints
-   Familiarity with GD&T fundamentals
-   Experience using precision measuring tools
-   Ability to hold tight machining tolerances

**Preferred**

-   Aerospace machining experience
-   Experience with high-mix job shop work
-   Experience making program edits
-   Strong tooling and workholding knowledge
-   Experience troubleshooting machining processes
-   G-code and M-code knowledge