# Senior Weekend CNC Machinist

- **Company:** Laborup
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Not specified
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10

## Job description

Overview
We’re hiring Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinists for a precision manufacturing facility supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-precision industries. This role is focused on developing new machining processes, launching new products, solving difficult machining challenges, and building repeatable systems that production teams can rely on.
You’ll prove out new jobs, refine complex setups, and work closely with engineering and programming using advanced equipment, including Hermle 5-axis machining centers, automated probing, and modern inspection technology.
On the weekend shift, you’ll also help develop and implement a training program for junior machinists. You’ll share the technical knowledge, habits, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed on complex work, helping the next generation launch their careers while strengthening the shop for the long term.
The company is growing rapidly across aerospace, defense, and other precision manufacturing markets, creating strong opportunities for experienced machinists who want challenging work, continued technical growth, and a shop that values top talent.
Why Join Us
Top Talent Is Valued: We respect great machinists and are willing to pay to make the right hire work.
Advanced Equipment: Work with modern 5-axis machining, automation, probing, and inspection technology.
Real Impact: Help shape production standards and improve how the shop operates.
Develop Others: Help train and mentor junior machinists as they grow into high-level work.
Compensation
$36 - $48 / hr
We want the best talent and we're willing to pay for it
Optional overtime available
Full benefits
Weekend Shift
Friday - Sunday
Work 36, paid for 40
What You’ll Run
Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
Heller Horizontal Machining Platforms
Zayer Large-Format Machining Centers
DN Solutions Machining Platforms
Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
Siemens NX Manufacturing
Wenzel CMM & Keyence Inspection
Titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys
Responsibilities
New Product Launches: Lead setup and prove-out of new machining projects.
Machine Setups: Independently complete complex 5-axis setups.
Workholding: Develop fixturing, tooling, and workholding strategies.
Process Development: Optimize machining processes for repeatable production.
Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
Troubleshooting: Resolve machining, tooling, and process issues.
Automation: Support robotic cells and lights-out manufacturing.
Production Support: Document and transfer processes to production.
Continuous Improvement: Improve machining performance and cycle times.
Mentorship: Support less experienced machinists as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of CNC machining experience
5-axis setup experience
Blueprint reading and GD&T
Tight-tolerance machining experience
First-piece inspection experience
Strong tooling and workholding knowledge
Machining troubleshooting experience
Preferred
Aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing
Simultaneous 5-axis or mill-turn experience
Siemens or Heidenhain controls
Siemens NX experience
Titanium, Inconel, or nickel alloy machining
CMM inspection experience

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