What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist position at Laborup?
We’re hiring experienced CNC Machinists for our precision aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in East Aurora, NY.
You’ll manufacture complex, high-precision components on CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment, including Mazak Integrex machines. We have opportunities across both milling and turning, with a significant portion of our current hiring focused on CNC milling.
This is an experienced-level machining opportunity for someone who can independently contribute in a precision manufacturing environment. We’re looking for machinists with strong setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting capabilities who are comfortable producing tight-tolerance components with limited supervision.
What makes this role different:
- Strong earning potential: Competitive hourly rates, shift differential, and consistent overtime opportunities.
- High-level machining: Work on complex, close-tolerance aerospace and defense components.
- Advanced equipment: Opportunities across CNC mills, lathes, and Mazak Integrex equipment.
- Independent work: Own setups, tooling, adjustments, inspection, and production quality.
- Long-term stability: Growing production demand supporting long-term aerospace and defense programs.
- Career opportunity: Experienced machinists can grow into higher-level technical and lead responsibilities.
Compensation
- $32–$37/hr typical range for experienced machinists
- $2/hr 2nd-shift differential
- Approximately 45–50 hours per week
- Overtime paid after 40 hours
- Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates
Shift
- 1st and 2nd shift available
- Monday – Friday
- Majority of current openings are on 2nd shift
- Overtime and occasional Saturday opportunities based on production demand
Responsibilities
- CNC Machining: Operate CNC mills and/or lathes to manufacture complex aerospace and defense components.
- Machine Setups: Independently perform machine setups, changeovers, and job preparation.
- Tooling: Select, load, change, and troubleshoot cutting tools based on machining requirements.
- Machine Adjustments: Make offsets and process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
- Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to verify components meet specifications.
- Precision Measurement: Inspect close-tolerance components using precision measuring equipment.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.
- Production: Maintain quality and productivity while supporting demanding aerospace and defense production schedules.
Requirements
Required
- 3 years of CNC machining experience
- CNC milling and/or turning experience
- Independent CNC machine setup experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Cutting tool and tooling knowledge
- Experience making offsets and machining adjustments
- Ability to maintain tight tolerances
- Experience using precision measuring equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Stable employment history
Preferred
- Aerospace or defense machining experience
- CNC milling experience
- Mazak and/or Mazak Integrex experience
- Multi-axis machining experience
- G-code or CNC programming knowledge
- Strong GD&T knowledge
- Experience machining complex, close-tolerance components
- Previous experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Consistent overtime opportunities
- $2/hr 2nd-shift differential
- Training and career development
- Relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
- Long-term career opportunity supporting growing aerospace and defense production
Pay: $83,980.00 - $93,860.00 per year
Salary : $83,980 - $93,860