Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinist
Laborup · Birmingham, Alabama, United States · Posted Jul 3, 2026
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Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinist - Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
We are partnering with a rapidly growing precision manufacturer supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other mission-critical industries to identify experienced Senior 5-Axis Setup Machinists.
This position is focused on new product introductions, process launches, first articles, prove-outs, automation, and complex machining challenges. You'll be responsible for taking new work from engineering and programming, developing stable and repeatable manufacturing processes, and preparing jobs for successful production handoff.
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled machinist who enjoys difficult work, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in solving complex machining problems.
What You'll Be Working With:
Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
Heller Horizontal Machining Platforms
Zayer Large-Format Machining Centers
DN Solutions Machining Platforms
Siemens Sinumerik Controls
Heidenhain Controls
Siemens NX Manufacturing Environment
Lang & FCS Modular Workholding Systems
Haimer Tool Presetting Technology
Wenzel CMM Systems
Keyence and Advanced Laser Inspection Technology
What You'll Do:
Lead setup, prove-out, and launch activities for complex aerospace and defense components
Build and qualify advanced workholding, fixturing, tooling, and gaging strategies
Support first article builds and new product introductions
Optimize tooling, offsets, probing, and machining processes to achieve repeatable production performance
Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using precision metrology equipment and CMM data
Collaborate closely with programmers and manufacturing engineers on process development and troubleshooting
Support automation initiatives including probing systems, pallet systems, robotic integration, and lights-out manufacturing
Document and transfer proven processes to production teams
Mentor machinists and operators while supporting continuous improvement initiatives