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CNC Setup Machinist

san jose, CA

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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

Worksite address

san jose, CA, 95101, US

Who can apply

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