CNC Lathe or Mill SET UP

Metal-Fab Services Industry Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Metal-Fab Services, Inc. is a precision machining shop in Anaheim, CA, seeking an experienced CNC Setup Technician to program, set up, and prove out 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and lathes with live tooling.

You will read complex blueprints with GD&T and ensure tight tolerances on aerospace and medical-grade parts. Join a state-of-the-art shop offering competitive pay ($25–$40 per hour), shift premium for 2nd shift, full health/vision/life insurance, a 401(k), and a year-end performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on CNC setup experience on mills or lathes.
• Experience with Fanuc, Mori Seiki, or Fadal/Haas controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and prove out CNC mills (3, 4, 5-axis) and lathes with live tooling.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T.
• Select and install appropriate tooling and work-holding.
• Make offsets and adjustments to maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect your own work using precision measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and tooling issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

CNC setup

Fanuc control

Mori Seiki

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

At a Glance

• Location: Anaheim, CA 92806
• Pay: $25.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Shift: 1st and 2nd shift available (2nd shift pays a premium)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: 3-5+ years of CNC setup experience

Why This Job Is Worth Considering

• Competitive pay: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour based on your ability to set up and prove out complex parts
• Shift premium for 2nd shift team members
• Full benefits package: health, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k)
• Year-end performance-based bonus
• Work on state-of-the-art 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, plus CNC lathes with live tooling and Y-axis capability

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up, operate, and prove out CNC mills (3, 4, and 5-axis) and lathes with live tooling
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T
• Select and install appropriate tooling and work-holding
• Make offsets and adjustments to maintain tight tolerances
• Inspect your own work using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges)
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and tooling issues to minimize downtime

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on CNC setup experience on mills or lathes
• Experience with Fanuc, Mori Seiki, or Fadal/Haas controls is a plus
• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in your work
• Communicates well with the lead and other shifts to ensure a seamless transition

Pay, Benefits and Schedule

$25.00–$40.00 per hour depending on experience, with a shift premium for 2nd shift team members. Full health, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k), and a year-end performance-based bonus.

About Metal-Fab Services

Metal-Fab Services, Inc. is a precision machining shop in Anaheim, CA, producing complex aerospace and medical-grade components on 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes with live tooling. Contact: Carlos Mondragon (HR/Mgr), [e-mail].