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2nd Shift CNC Machinist

Company:
Laborup
Location:
Knoxville, TN, 37932
Pay:
26USD - 31USD per hour
Posted:
November 04, 2025
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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist who will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes, mills, and other shop equipment to support both production and engineering operations in a low-volume, high-mix environment. The role involves blueprint interpretation, machine maintenance, and contributing to quality and safety standards across the facility.

Competitive pay: $25 - $30 / hr starting

Full time (not temp+ full benefits on day 1)

Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short and Long-Term disability

Shift

(4x 10 hour shifts)

5:00pm – 3:30am

Monday through Thursday

Overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Set up and operate advanced CNC equipment, including 4- and 5-axis mills, Swiss machines, and live-tool lathes

Run multi-axis CNC machines to cut and fabricate complex component parts

Verify and validate setup programs for new and pre-production parts

Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure accuracy

Read and interpret blueprints and G-Code without issue

Apply hands-on knowledge of turning, milling, drilling, and threading

Work comfortably within tight tolerances and high-spec requirements

Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators

Maintain and calibrate measurement tools as needed

Train and mentor less experienced machinists

Work with a variety of materials to produce high-precision parts

Qualifications

5+ years of CNC machining experience on mills and lathes

3+ years of reading complex technical drawings and blueprints

Understand and apply G-code and M-code programming

Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using math and measuring instruments

Adjust offsets on multi-axis equipment to maintain strict tolerances

Use hand tools confidently and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude

Perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs

Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats

Demonstrate solid math and computer literacy

Preferred

Experience with 4 and 5 axis machines

Experience with Swiss and other

Benefits

Competitive pay: $25 - $30 / hr starting

Full time (not temp+ full benefits on day 1)

Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short and Long-Term disability

Full-time

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