CNC Lathe Setup Technician

A1J-Technologies-LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A1J-Technologies-LLC seeks a CNC Lathe Setup Technician to prepare CNC lathes for production, loading programs, selecting tooling, and aligning setups to meet exacting tolerances. You will work with machinists and quality inspectors to ensure efficient, repeatable processes in a busy machine shop.

Responsibilities include verifying setups with precision gauges, following ISO/AS9100 standards, and maintaining tool cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years CNC lathe experience with strong setup background.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining drawings.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC lathes for production, including tooling selections and offsets.
• Load and verify CNC programs, making adjustments for accuracy.
• Perform inspections to verify setup and ensure specifications.
• Read and understand blueprints and machining drawings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of setup tools and workstation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

Daewoo controls

Job description

Position Summary

The CNC Lathe Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and preparing CNC lathes for production runs. This role ensures machines are properly tooled, programmed, and aligned to produce precision parts that meet quality standards and production schedules. The technician works closely with machinists, programmers, and quality inspectors to support efficient operations in the machine shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Preparation
  • Set up CNC lathes for production, including tooling selection, fixture installation, and offsets.
  • Load and verify CNCprograms, making adjustments as needed for accuracy.
  • Perform inspections to verify setup and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Read and understandblueprints
• Production Support
  • Assist operators inunderstanding and running setups efficiently.
  • Troubleshoot setup-related issues, including tool wear, program edits, and machine performance.
  • Ensure machines are optimized for efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Quality & Documentation
  • Verify parts meet customer and company quality standards using precision measuringinstruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
  • Document setup sheets and maintain records for repeat jobs.
  • Follow company and industry quality standards such as ISO/AS9100.
• Maintenance & Safety
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of setup tools and workstations.
  • Perform basic machine maintenance during setups, such as checking lubrication and coolantlevels.
  • Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times.
• Collaboration
  • Work with programmers and engineers to refine setups for improved cycle times and quality.
  • Provide feedback on tooling, fixtures, and programs to enhance future setups.
  • Assist in training operators and junior machinists on proper setup procedures.

Work Environment

• Machine shop floorenvironment with exposure to noise, oils, and metal shavings.
• Requires standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Standard shifts with overtimeas needed to meet production requirements.

Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of CNC latheexperience, with strong background in setups.
• Ability to read and interpretblueprints and machining drawings.
• Proficiency with precisionmeasuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with Fanuc or Daewoocontrols.
• Knowledge of GD&T(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Prior experience inaerospace, defense, or precision machining environment.
• Familiarity with Lean/5S practices.