Senior CNC Lathe Setup Technician — Precision & GD&T

South-Bay-Solutions; Mattos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life insurance policy

Safe Harbor 401(K) plan

401(K) match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Job summary

South Bay Solutions is seeking a seasoned CNC Lathe operator to set up and run lathes, ensuring parts meet print requirements. The role demands strong lathe experience, GD&T interpretation, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of lathe setup experience, be able to read prints, and work with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Lathe setup experience required.
• Must read and interpret prints, including GD&T.
• CNC programming knowledge including G/M codes.

Responsibilities

• Produce operator-friendly, quality set-ups meeting print requirements.
• Work efficiently to complete set-ups within allotted time.
• Review and recommend changes to production tooling.
• Assist others in resolving issues when needed.
• Report equipment deficiencies to Manager.
• Support operators in maintenance and repair tasks.
• Maintain a safe, efficient and clean work environment.

Skills

Lathe setup experience

Work with minimal supervision

Setup from program notes

Read & interpret prints (GD&T)

CNC programming (G/M codes)

Inspect own parts

Inspect tools & methods

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited trade school / Associate degree

Job description

South Bay Solutions is seeking a seasoned CNC Lathe operator to set up and run lathes, ensuring parts meet print requirements. The role demands strong lathe experience, GD&T interpretation, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of lathe setup experience, be able to read prints, and work with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and safety standards.