CNC Lathe Set-Up Machinist — Fast-Paced Precision

Aerotek; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator to join our manufacturing team in Orange, CA. The role focuses on setting up CNC Lathe jobs for metal and plastic components with tight tolerances, reading prints, and meeting run times.

You will install tooling, edit programs for efficiency, and ensure quality. The position offers on-site work with a 4x10 schedule, shifts available, and a pathway to long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience setting Lathe Machines.
• Reads and interprets engineering prints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to set up and run within required set-up and run times for each operation.
• Quality responsibility for own work.

Responsibilities

• Set up Lathe Machines with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Install tooling and set up unsupervised within the required set-up and run times for each operation.
• Change tools and edit programs for increased efficiency.
• Use appropriate measuring tools and equipment.
• Choose appropriate cutting tools, machine fixture clamps, and soft jaws.
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering prints, drawings, and sketches.
• Inspect and be responsible for the quality of your own work.

Skills

Lathe setup

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Fast-paced

Tools

CNC Swiss Lathe

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Lathe Set-Up Operator to join our manufacturing team in Orange, CA. The role focuses on setting up CNC Lathe jobs for metal and plastic components with tight tolerances, reading prints, and meeting run times.

You will install tooling, edit programs for efficiency, and ensure quality. The position offers on-site work with a 4x10 schedule, shifts available, and a pathway to long-term employment.