# CNC Milling Setup Machinist

**Company:** [Laborup](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ovuPP5YYEqmkdXDcoPbN88.md)
**Location:** San Jose, United States
**Workplace:** on site

[Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/9cab4ec1-e0cd-414e-b44e-cef2976ff915)

## 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 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-$45/hour** (based on experience)

**Schedule**

-   1st Shift
-   Monday-Friday
-   Overtime available

**What You'll Do:**

-   Perform complete setups on CNC milling 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.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of complex CNC milling 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.

## Benefits

-   Direct hire
-   Health, dental, and vision insurance
-   401k match up to 3%
-   Unlimited OT
-   Double-pay on Sundays