Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer — First Shift

Job overview

The Multi-Axis CNC Lathe Programmer — First Shift role is onsite in San Jose, CA. Pay is $40–$52 per hour, depending on experience. The role supports a precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and other advanced industries.

What you'll do

• Develop, prove out, and optimize programs for multi-axis CNC lathes and mill-turn equipment
• create machining strategies from CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T
• select tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and operation sequences
• support setups, first articles, and new-part prove-outs
• troubleshoot shop-floor issues
• optimize cycle time, tool life, setup time, repeatability, and scrap
• partner with machinists, engineering, and quality to move jobs into production.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc lathe programmer

multi-axis cnc

mill-turn

first shift

san jose ca

laborup

g-code

cam programming

mastercam

aerospace manufacturing

$40–$52/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with match
• paid time off
• performance bonuses paid twice annually.

Why this role

The posting describes complex, tight-tolerance components and ownership from print/model through production optimization. The schedule is a 50-hour workweek with consistent overtime; performance bonuses are paid twice annually.

About the employer

Laborup is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.