CNC Setup Machinist

Full-time

  • San Jose · CA
  • Posted 97 days ago
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Job description

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 workpieces.
  • 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, workholding, and dimensional issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • 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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