Evening CNC Machinist

Laborup
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📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

About this role

Overview

We're hiring Evening CNC Machinists for our precision machining job shop in Knoxville, TN.

We build precision components for the machine building and industrial equipment industries, and every part is made in-house. You'll run CNC and conventional mills, lathes, jig borers, and grinders, working from GD&T prints and holding tight tolerances on low-volume precision work.

This is a new weekend shift. You'll help launch it from day one, on a small team led by shop managers with decades of machining experience and a track record of developing their people.

Why Join Us

  • Evening Shift: Enjoy 3 days off per week, every week
  • New Shift Launch: Help build the evening operation from day one.
  • Experienced Leadership: Shop managers with decades of experience developing their machinists.

Shift

  • 4x ten-hour shifts
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 3:00 pm - 1:30 am

Compensation

  • $23 - $27 / hr

Responsibilities

  • Setups: Install fixtures and tooling; set speeds, feeds, and offsets.
  • Blueprints: Read GD&T drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining steps.
  • Machining: Run CNC and manual mills, lathes, jig borers, and grinders.
  • Program Edits: Adjust speeds, feeds, offsets, and basic code at the machine.
  • Inspection: Verify part accuracy with micrometers, calipers, and metrology tools.
  • Troubleshooting: Catch malfunctions, adjust machines, and cut scrap and waste.
  • Assembly: Fabricate and assemble mechanical components for proper fit and function.
  • Housekeeping: Follow safety protocols and keep your work area organized.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3+ years of CNC machining experience
  • Setup and operation of CNC mills and lathes
  • Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
  • Performs own setups: tools, fixtures, offsets
  • Comfortable making minor program edits at the machine
  • Shop math: fractions, decimals, geometry, basic trig

Preferred

  • Conventional/manual machining experience
  • Jig borer or grinder experience
  • Mechanical assembly experience
  • Job shop or low-volume machining background
  • Experience machining industrial equipment components

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Evening CNC Machinist position at Laborup?
The salary for this Evening CNC Machinist role at Laborup is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Evening CNC Machinist position at Laborup located?
This Evening CNC Machinist role at Laborup is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
How do I apply for the Evening CNC Machinist position at Laborup?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Laborup's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Evening CNC Machinist job at Laborup posted?
This Evening CNC Machinist position at Laborup was posted on Jul 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Evening CNC Machinist
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