CNC Setup Machinist

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