CNC Lathe Setup Machinist — Precision & GD&T Expert

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. in Corona, CA seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to perform full setups on CNC lathes and manufacture precision turned parts meeting GD&T and dimensional requirements.

You will read engineering drawings, verify first articles, adjust offsets, select tooling, and troubleshoot process issues to maintain quality throughout runs. 3–5 years lathe setup experience and a machining certificate or vocational training are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years CNC lathe setup experience.
• Machining certificate or vocational training a plus.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete CNC lathe setups (chucks, soft jaws, tool geometry, offsets).
• Run first-article parts and verify dimensional accuracy before production.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T feature control frames.
• Operate CNC lathes and maintain quality throughout the run.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, calipers, etc.
• Make minor program edits and adjust offsets when needed.
• Select appropriate inserts, tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Troubleshoot chatter, tool wear, taper issues, and surface finish problems.

Job description

Valid8 Financial, Inc. in Corona, CA seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to perform full setups on CNC lathes and manufacture precision turned parts meeting GD&T and dimensional requirements.

You will read engineering drawings, verify first articles, adjust offsets, select tooling, and troubleshoot process issues to maintain quality throughout runs. 3–5 years lathe setup experience and a machining certificate or vocational training are required.