CNC Lathe & Mill Setup Technician — Flexible Schedule

Calrod Engineering; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Calrod Engineering in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe/Mill Set Up Operator to join our precision machining team. If you have a passion for craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and keeping production running smoothly, this is the opportunity for you.

You will set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, read drawings, select tooling, write programs, and perform in-process inspection to ensure quality. We offer benefits including 401(k), paid time off, bonus based on performance, flexible

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CNC lathe and/or mill set up.
• Proficiency with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Mazak, or Haas.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and quality inspection processes.
• Solid understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling, and machining best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality parts.
• Spanish speaking is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathe and milling machines for production and prototype runs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Select and install tooling, fixtures, and workholding devices.
• Write, edit, and optimize CNC programs to ensure accurate and efficient machining.
• Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Must be able to check your own parts.

Skills

CNC setup (lathe)

CNC setup (mill)

Fanuc/Mazak/Haas controls

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

G-code editing

Tools

CNC programming

Job description

Calrod Engineering in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe/Mill Set Up Operator to join our precision machining team. If you have a passion for craftsmanship, tight tolerances, and keeping production running smoothly, this is the opportunity for you.

You will set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, read drawings, select tooling, write programs, and perform in-process inspection to ensure quality. We offer benefits including 401(k), paid time off, bonus based on performance, flexible