CNC Setup Technician (Machinist) - Haas Expert, San Diego

Tecnadyne; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  |

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for advancement and专业发展

Job summary

Tecnadyne, a leader in underwater technology, is seeking a CNC Set-up Technician for a full-time, on-site role in San Diego, CA. You will set up and run CNC mills and lathes, verify programs and offsets, and perform first-article inspections to ensure parts meet exact specifications.

You will collaborate with engineers and Quality personnel, train operators, optimize setup methods, and maintain setup documentation while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Haas CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience setting up CNC mills and lathes.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments: micrometers, calipers, bore gauges.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling selection, feeds and speeds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC mills, lathes, and other machining equipment according to setup sheets, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Install and indicate fixtures, vises, chucks, tooling, and workholding devices.
• Load and verify CNC programs, tool offsets, and work offsets.
• Perform first-article inspections and adjust machines to meet specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specs and process docs.
• Select, assemble, preset, and measure cutting tools.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues.
• Optimize setup methods and cycle times to improve efficiency.
• Verify material type, condition, and dimensions prior to production.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Train and support CNC operators on setups and inspection methods.
• Monitor tool life and suggest tooling or process improvements.
• Maintain accurate setup docs and production records.
• Follow safety procedures and keep area clean.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GibbsCAM

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

Tecnadyne, a leader in underwater technology, is seeking a CNC Set-up Technician for a full-time, on-site role in San Diego, CA. You will set up and run CNC mills and lathes, verify programs and offsets, and perform first-article inspections to ensure parts meet exact specifications.

You will collaborate with engineers and Quality personnel, train operators, optimize setup methods, and maintain setup documentation while adhering to safety standards.