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CNC Machinist

Laborup
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027
Overview

We’re growing our precision machining operation and building a world-class team to support advanced aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing.

That starts with great machinists. Our leadership understands the skill behind this work, respects the people who do it, and believes in paying accordingly. We’re looking for an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist with a strong milling or lathe foundation who can independently set up complex, tight-tolerance work, troubleshoot problems, and make adjustments at the machine.

What makes this role different:
  • State-of-the-art facility: Clean, modern facility built for precision manufacturing.
  • Real growth: Develop your skills and advance into more technical or leadership roles.
  • Leadership that values talent: Strong machinists are recognized and compensated for what they bring to the shop.
  • Excellent equipment: Modern Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, and Fanuc machines, including advanced 5-axis systems.
  • Generous healthcare: 90% of medical premiums and 100% of eligible deductibles covered.
  • Company-paid benefits: Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Compensation
  • CNC Machinist: $32–$38/hr
  • Senior CNC Machinist: $38–$50/hr

Compensation is based on machining experience, setup capabilities, technical depth, and overall fit. We respect the best talent, and we make competitive offers to secure it.

Shift Options

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM–1:00 AM

  • Monday - Thursday (4x10s)
  • Optional overtime available

Weekend Shift: 5am - 5:00 PM

  • Friday - Sunday (3x12s)
  • Work 36, paid for 40

Requirements
  • Machine Setups: Perform complete CNC milling setups for complex precision components.
  • Tooling & Workholding: Set tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and work coordinates.
  • Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances.
  • Job Prove-Out: Prove out jobs and make necessary adjustments at the machine.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
  • Machine Adjustments: Make G-code, tooling, and offset adjustments as necessary.
  • Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
  • Precision Machining: Maintain tight tolerances and ensure finished components meet customer and engineering requirements.
  • Process Improvement: Work with CNC programmers, engineering, and quality to improve machining processes.
  • High-Mix Production: Support both new and established jobs across a variety of complex components.

Qualifications

Required

  • CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
  • Independent CNC machine setup
  • Strong blueprint reading and dimensional inspection
  • Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance
  • Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments at the
  • Experience using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment

Preferred

  • 3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis CNC milling
  • Working knowledge of G-code and CNC program
  • Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc, or similar machine
  • Mastercam
  • Strong GD&T
  • Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, or other high-precision manufacturing experience

Benefits
  • 90% of employee medical premiums covered
  • 100% of eligible deductibles covered
  • Company-paid dental and vision
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance

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