CNC Setup Machinist - CNC Lathe

Randstad USA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to bridge engineering and production, setting up turning jobs on 2-axis and multi-axis lathes (Haas / Fanuc / Mazak / Okuma) in a clean, modern facility. You will work from blueprints and programs to ensure successful runs.

You must have 3+ years of setup experience, read GD&T, edit G-code, and perform precision inspection. The role offers first shift, 6 AM to 4 PM, with a salary of $60,000 to $85,000 per year, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of setup experience on CNC lathes in production or precision job shop environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols (concentricity, runout, perpendicularity).
• Proficient in reading and editing G-code directly at the machine interface.
• Experience with precision inspection using micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, and optical comparators.

Responsibilities

• Bridge engineering and production by setting up complex turning jobs on CNC lathes.
• Define the process sequence, lead team meetings, delegate responsibilities, and ensure on-time, in-spec completion.
• Design tooling to meet production requirements and generate material/tooling BOMs.
• Edit programs offline and manage material/tooling BOMs.
• Set up workholding, offsets, and tooling with independence.

Skills

G-code editing

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Education

Associate

Tools

Surfcam

Solidworks

Mastercam

Job description

At Randstad we build precision parts that keep critical industries moving. We take pride in a clean, modern facility, top-tier equipment, and a culture that respects craftsmanship and technical skill. We are looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to bridge the gap between engineering and production, setting up complex turning jobs for success.

What You’ll Do

• Machine Setups: Perform complete setup operations on 2-axis and multi-axis CNC Lathes (Haas / Fanuc / Mazak / Okuma).
• Workholding & Tooling: Mount and align chucks, collets, and steady rests. Bore soft jaws to exact specifications. Load carbide tooling, boring bars, and live tooling.
• Offsets & Probing: Set accurate tool length offsets (X, Z, Y) and work coordinates ($G54-G59$) using touch probes and setters.
• Proofing & First Article: Dry run and single-block new programs to verify tool paths, prevent machine crashes, and produce a passed First-Article Inspection part.
• Control Operations: Read, troubleshoot, and optimize G-code/M-code at the control to improve cycle times, tool life, and surface finishes.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect tight-tolerance parts ($\pm 0.0005''$ or better) using micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, and optical comparators.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years of setup experience on CNC Lathes in a production or precision job shop environment.
• Technical Skills:ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols (concentricity, runout, perpendicularity).
• G-Code Mastery: Proficient in reading and editing G-code directly at the machine interface.
• Precision Inspection: Expert-level knowledge with manual precision measuring tools.
• Mindset: High attention to detail, safety-focused, and proud of clean, efficient setups.

salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM

education: Associate

Responsibilities

You are a senior journeyman machinist with 5+ years solid off-line programming experience using Surfcam, Solidworks or Mastercam.You can look at a job and define the process sequence, conduct your team meeting, delegate responsibilities effectively and follow up so that the job is done on time and in-spec. You can quickly design tooling to meet the appropriate production requirements.You make your program edits and changes off-line and generate necessary material/tooling BOMs.You work without micro-management, are accountable for your successes and learn from your mistakes.You arrive promptly for work and are a big presence in our facility. Set-up Person You have solid training and experience operating CNC mills, lathes or horizontals. You are careful but confident and can set up workholding, consumable tooling/tool holders and set offsets.You can take direction from the lead but perform the task with independence. You delegate jobs effectively to the team apprentice and have the rare ability to turn the task into a learning experience.You are the glue that holds the team together, and we see that. We will invest in your education, skill development and professional growth.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes

Skills

• mounting (2 years of experience is preferred)
• setting tool offset (2 years of experience is preferred)
• G-CODE (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Program Proofing (2 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Experience

• Experienced

Education

• Associates