CNC Lathe Setup Technician -- GD&T/Inspection Focus

Job Description

Job DescriptionCNC Lathe Setup Technician — GD&T/Inspection Focus

Direct-hire | Pomona, CA | $30–$35/hour
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Your Mission

Transform prints into precision parts. You’ll lead end-to-end CNC lathe setups, validate first articles with meticulous measurement, and fine-tune tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds until the process is rock solid. The work supports aerospace and commercial customers—prior aerospace experience is not required, only a commitment to quality.

Impact Areas

• Execute independent setups on 2–4 axis CNC lathes for first articles and production runs.
• Decode blueprints and GD&T, verify critical features, and document inspection results.
• Optimize tooling strategies, troubleshoot issues, and drive stable, efficient cycles.
• Own in-process inspection using precision hand metrology and advanced gauges.

What You Bring

• Proven CNC lathe setup experience with minimal supervision.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fluency.
• Precision measurement and first-article inspection expertise.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Ability to commute reliably to Pomona for the day shift.

Bonus Points

• Fanuc controls.
• Live tooling capability.
• Experience with Y-axis, sub-spindle, or bar feeder work.
• Background in aerospace or medical components.
• AS9100 or ISO job-shop experience.
• Material experience: aluminum, stainless steel, titanium.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training/certification is a plus).
• Experience as a CNC lathe operator/machinist with setup responsibility.
• Knowledge of CNC programming concepts and established setup procedures.
• Comfort with G-code and M-code.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Detail orientation with strong problem-solving instincts.
• Independent contributor who collaborates well in a fast-paced shop.
• Commitment to machining safety standards.

Technical Proficiencies

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Tools & Equipment

• 2D Drawings
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)

If you’re driven by tight tolerances and first-pass yield, step into a role where your setups set the standard.