CNC Machinist at Laborup in Shelbyville, TN

Overview

We’re hiring CNC Machinists for our precision medical manufacturing operation.

You’ll machine high-precision medical components on modern 3-, 4-, and true 5-axis CNC mills, horizontal machining centers with pallet changers, and advanced DMG equipment. This is a high-mix, low-volume environment where you’ll own independent setups, first-piece quality, process adjustments, and tight-tolerance production—not stand at one machine running the same part all day.

What makes this role different:

• Significant income opportunity: 10-hours of overtime, 15% shift differential, and double-time after 56 hours.
• 100% paid healthcare: Company-paid medical coverage.
• Interesting work: High-mix, low-volume production with independent setups.
• Modern equipment: True 5-axis mills, horizontal machining centers, and DMG machines.
• Real training: 2+ month onboarding plus cross-training on additional equipment.
• Long-term stability: Growing medical manufacturer investing in people and production.

Compensation

• $75 - $85k / yr
• $27–$32/hr
• 10 hours guaranteed overtime / wk
• Double-time pay after 56 hours

Shift

• 2nd Shift
• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Machine Setups: Perform independent setups and fixture changeovers.
• Machine Operation: Run multiple CNC machines throughout each shift.
• Tool Offsets: Make wear offsets and process adjustments.
• Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Precision Measurement: Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings and complex job instructions.
• Documentation: Record inspection results and production data in Epicor.
• Operator Maintenance: Maintain coolant, lubrication, and machine readiness.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years CNC milling and/or lathe experience
• Independent machine setup experience
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances
• Precision measuring tool experience
• Basic CMM inspection experience
• Reliable attendance

Preferred

• Medical, aerospace, automotive, or military manufacturing
• Hands-on 5-axis machining experience
• DMG, Makino, Mikron, or Robodrill experience
• Strong GD&T knowledge
• ISO 9001 manufacturing experience
• Technical or trade school education
• Stable employment history

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid medical care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extensive on-site training and career development

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