CNC Lathe Setup Pro — Own Tooling & Precision Runs

Fairchild Precision Parts; Winchester (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairchild Precision Parts in Winsted, Connecticut, is seeking a CNC Lathe Setup Tech & Operator with 3+ years of experience to own tooling, setup, run production, and verify tolerances.

You will read drawings, set up lathes (Fanuc controls) and work with QA to resolve discrepancies, while maintaining records and following safety policies.

We require strong measuring skills, teamwork, and a commitment to quality; the shop offers full-time hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC lathe machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical/technical skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Effective English communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Tool, set up, and operate CNC lathe machines to produce parts to production needs and customer specifications
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep an organized, clean work area
• Keep detailed records of machine setups, production runs, quality checks, and maintenance
• Work with the Quality Assurance team to resolve product discrepancies and maintain measuring devices and equipment
• Flag product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and other production risks to your supervisor
• Suggest improvements to efficiency, communication, and quality
• Follow safety regulations and company policies

Skills

3+ years CNC lathe setup/operation

Reading technical drawings

Precision measuring instruments

Problem solving

Organization & planning

English communication

Tools

Citizen/Miyano, Daewoo/Doosan experience

CNC programming experience

ERP experience (ProShop)

Keyence / optical comparators / profilometers

Job description

Fairchild Precision Parts in Winsted, Connecticut, is seeking a CNC Lathe Setup Tech & Operator with 3+ years of experience to own tooling, setup, run production, and verify tolerances.

You will read drawings, set up lathes (Fanuc controls) and work with QA to resolve discrepancies, while maintaining records and following safety policies.

We require strong measuring skills, teamwork, and a commitment to quality; the shop offers full-time hours and competitive benefits.