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Lead CNC Mill Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Haven, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong experience as a CNC Mill Setup Machinist.
Ability to independently perform complete machine setups.
Strong 3-axis milling experience is required; 4- and 5-axis experience is highly preferred.
Experience with Fanuc controls.
Ability to edit G-code at the machine and troubleshoot.
Strong blueprint-reading skills and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience machining complex parts to tight tolerances.
Strong understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets, and workholding.
Proficiency with manual precision inspection equipment.
Ability to diagnose and solve machining and dimensional issues.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead technical resource for CNC milling on the shop floor.
Independently perform complete setups on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills.
Take complex jobs from setup and first article through production.
Support and troubleshoot setups performed by other machinists.
Read complex blueprints and work instructions, and apply GD&T.
Select tooling and establish work and tool offsets.
Make G-code edits and corrections at the machine.
Prove out first articles and troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and machining issues.
Hold tight tolerances on complex precision components.
Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience as a lead, trainer, mentor, or go-to machinist is strongly preferred.
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, or other high-precision machine shops is highly preferred.
Experience with 4- and 5-axis milling is highly preferred.

Lead CNC Mill Machinist

Laborup · New Haven, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-09

Salary: USD 100,000–130,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

We’re hiring a Lead CNC Mill Machinist for a precision machine shop supporting the aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries.

This is a hands-on lead role for an experienced CNC mill machinist who can independently take complex jobs from setup through production while serving as a technical resource for other machinists on the floor. You’ll be responsible for difficult setups, troubleshooting, first articles, and helping less-experienced machinists solve problems and improve their capabilities.

Schedule & Compensation:

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
Optional overtime available, average of $50/hrs week
$35–$45+/hr, depending on experience and technical capabilities
Take home pay: $100K–$129K gross annually with OT

What You’ll Work With:

3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills
Fanuc controls
Complex, tight-tolerance components
Stainless steel, aluminum, and other precision-machined materials
Aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor work

What You'll Do:

Serve as the lead technical resource for CNC milling on the shop floor
Independently perform complete setups on 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills
Take complex jobs from setup and first article through production
Support and troubleshoot setups performed by other machinists
Read complex blueprints, work instructions, and GD&T
Select tooling and establish work and tool offsets
Make G-code edits and corrections at the machine
Prove out first articles and troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and machining issues
Hold tight tolerances on complex precision components
Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision inspection equipment

Requirements

Strong experience as a CNC Mill Setup Machinist
Ability to independently perform complete machine setups
Strong 3-axis milling experience required; 4- and 5-axis experience highly preferred
Fanuc control experience
Machine-side G-code editing and troubleshooting
Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
Experience machining complex parts to tight tolerances
Strong understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets, and workholding
Proficiency with manual precision inspection equipment
Ability to diagnose and solve machining and dimensional issues
Previous experience as a lead, trainer, mentor, or go-to machinist strongly preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, or other high-precision machine shops highly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
401(k) + match
PTO

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About the Company

Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

Laborup operates a two-sided marketplace that connects construction contractors with skilled tradespeople. It helps contractors find, hire, and manage workers for various trades (e.g., general labor, carpentry, electrical) through a streamlined platform, while offering tradespeople a mobile app to discover consistent job opportunities, manage their profiles, and receive payments. The platform also handles payroll, taxes, insurance, and compliance, reducing administrative work for hirers and enabling a flexible, scalable workforce. Laborup generates revenue by charging contractors a fee for each worker hired through the platform. The company’s goal is to alleviate construction labor shortages and inefficiencies by providing reliable employment and a dependable stream of skilled labor to projects, with an emphasis on efficient staffing, payroll services, and HR compliance.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $7.7M
Headquarters: Knoxville, TN
Founded: 2024

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