Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

CNC Setup Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRockford, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have 3–5 or more years of CNC machining experience.
The candidate must have strong hands-on CNC setup experience with mills and/or lathes.
The candidate must be able to independently read blueprints and work to tight tolerances.
The candidate must have experience selecting tooling, setting offsets, and proving out setups.
The candidate must be proficient with precision measuring instruments.
The candidate must have strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

Independently set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and setup instructions.
Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding equipment.
Establish tool offsets, work offsets, and machine reference points.
Perform program prove-outs, first-piece inspections, and in-process quality checks.
Machine complex components to tight engineering tolerances.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and precision gauges.
Make machine-side adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

CNC programming or machine-side editing experience.

CNC Setup Machinist

Laborup · Rockford, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26

Salary: USD 72,800–74,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

We're partnering with a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer seeking experienced CNC Setup Machinists to join its second-shift team.

This is an excellent opportunity for machinists who enjoy challenging setups, complex components, tight tolerances, and taking ownership of their work.

You'll join a stable, highly respected manufacturing operation offering competitive union wages, excellent benefits, and long-term career opportunities. We're looking for skilled machinists who can do more than simply operate equipment. You should be comfortable setting up machines independently, selecting tooling, establishing offsets, proving out programs, and troubleshooting machining challenges.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $35.86–$37.06/hr + 2nd-shift differential
Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Training: Initial training on 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
Overtime: Available and generally voluntary

Responsibilities:

Independently set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and setup instructions.
Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding equipment.
Establish tool offsets, work offsets, and machine reference points.
Perform program prove-outs, first-piece inspections, and in-process quality checks.
Machine complex components to tight engineering tolerances.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
Inspect finished components using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and precision gauges.
Make machine-side adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency.

Requirements

3–5+ years of CNC machining experience.
Strong hands-on CNC setup experience with mills and/or lathes.
Ability to independently read blueprints and work to tight tolerances.
Experience selecting tooling, setting offsets, and proving out setups.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
CNC programming or machine-side editing experience is a plus.

Benefits

Excellent medical benefits beginning Day One
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive union wages and job stability
Voluntary overtime opportunities
Long-term advancement and skill development

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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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