Job Description
Job Description
Direct-hire CNC Lathe Setup Machinist
Pomona, CA | $30–$35/hour
Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
We're looking for someone who can independently set up CNC lathes, read prints and GD&T, troubleshoot tooling and offsets, and inspect their work. You'll make aerospace and commercial components, but previous aerospace industry experience is not required.
Must Have:
• Independent CNC lathe setup experience
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with precision measurement and first-article inspection
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds
• Reliable commute to Pomona for the day shift
Nice to Have:
- Fanuc controls
- Live tooling
- Y-axis, sub-spindle, or bar feeder experience
- Arospace, medical
- AS9100, or ISO job-shop experience
- Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in machining is a plus.
- Proven experience as a CNC lathe operator or similar role.
- Strong understanding of CNC programming and machine set-up procedures.
- Familiarity with G-code and M-code programming languages.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of safety standards and practices in a machining environment.
You should be proficient in:
- 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
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- 2D Drawings
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)