Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

Lead CNC Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNashville, TN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

CNC machining experience on vertical and horizontal mills, including setups.
Ability to read and troubleshoot G-code; program editing is a plus but not required.
Experience leading, mentoring, or training other machinists.
Ability to perform basic quality inspection without dedicated quality-control support.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently as the senior team member on shift.

Responsibilities

Run machines and perform setups while leading a crew on second shift.
Serve as the point person for setups, troubleshooting, and problem-solving on the floor.
Handle basic on-the-floor quality checks and inspection for the shift.
Track daily production progress and compile it in Excel for the team.
Operate vertical and horizontal mills, Doosan machines with FANUC controls, and Mazak machines running G-code.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with major program edits.

Lead Machinist

Laborup · Nashville, United States · — · Posted 2026-11-04

Salary: USD 28–35

Workplace: on_site

Description

Overview

We’re hiring a Lead CNC Machinist for 2nd shift at our machine shop. This is a working lead role: you’ll run machines and setups yourself while leading a crew of 4, with 3 other 2nd-shift machinists answering to you. You’ll be the go-to for questions and troubleshooting on the floor, and you’ll also handle basic quality checks for the shift.

What Makes This Opportunity Great

Lead a Crew: Be the point person for setups, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Run a Range of Equipment: Work on vertical and horizontal mills, Doosan machines with FANUC controls, and Mazaks, all running G-code. Experience with major program edits is a plus, but not required.
Own Shift Quality: Handle basic on-the-floor inspection as the shift’s QC.
Keep Production Moving: Track daily production progress and compile it into Excel for the team.

Compensation

$28–$34/hr, plus $1/hr 2nd shift differential

Shift

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm

Requirements

CNC machining experience on vertical and horizontal mills, including setups
Ability to read and troubleshoot G-Code; program editing is a plus but not required
Experience leading, mentoring, or training other machinists
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform basic quality inspection without dedicated QC support
Basic computer skills
Comfortable working independently as the senior team member on shift

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k
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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