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CNC Lathe Setup Technician — GD&T/Inspection Focus

AMI Precision Machining

  • Pomona, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • $30–$35 Per Hour

Highlights

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. Execute independent setups on 2–4 axis CNC lathes for first articles and production runs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPomona, CA
Salary$30–$35 Per Hour

Description

CNC 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.

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