Senior CNC Setup & Process Leader

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. seeks a results-oriented leader for a pivotal role in our California machine shop.

The candidate will oversee setup and operation of Okuma mills and lathes, load and verify pre-written programs, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances through careful tool wear adjustments and regular maintenance. Responsibilities include developing setup/operational documents, reading engineering drawings, and applying First Article and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a leadership role within a machine shop production environment
• Experience with Set up and operation of Okuma mills & lathes highly desired
• Nice to have CNC programming
• Ability to develop setup/operational documents, machine tooling/fixtures and safety
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Familiar with First Articles and Corrective Actions
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Setting up raw materials into chucks or fixtures.
• Installing and aligning cutting tools in turrets or carousels.
• Loading, verifying, and executing pre-written part programs.
• Measuring and inspecting finished parts using calipers and micrometers.
• Adjusting tool wear offsets to maintain strict part tolerances.
• Monitoring machining processes for unusual sounds or vibrations.
• Performing daily machine maintenance, including checking coolant and oil levels.
• Clearing metal chips and debris from the machine workspace.

Skills

Leadership in machine shop

Okuma mills & lathes experience

CNC programming

Setup/operational documents

Reading engineering drawings

First Article/Corrective Actions

Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Six-Si

Job description

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. seeks a results-oriented leader for a pivotal role in our California machine shop.

The candidate will oversee setup and operation of Okuma mills and lathes, load and verify pre-written programs, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances through careful tool wear adjustments and regular maintenance. Responsibilities include developing setup/operational documents, reading engineering drawings, and applying First Article and corrective actions.