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CNC Lathe Set up Machinist

Nytron Aerospace Manufacturing
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

A rapidly growing Aerospace company is actively looking for enthusiastic & responsible CNC Lathe Setup Machinists . Our company provides a wide variety of services for the aerospace industry and our CNC Machinists are required to have broad knowledge & experience in the precision machining trade.

Check more about US: https://mfg.nytron.aero/careers/

Basic Requirements:
- Promotes and practices safety in the workplace
- Communicates & plays well with others
- Exhibits a positive attitude & is open-minded
- Works responsibly & dependably
- Possesses exceptional mechanical aptitude
- Is detail oriented, precise and makes very few errors
- Self motivated and can be productive with little supervision
Technical Skills:
- Capable to setup CNC 3/4-Axis CNC Lathe machines and perform all associated machining operations
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
- Must be able to effectively install tooling, set-up and troubleshoot 3 axis Lathes
- Must be capable of changing tools and editing programs for increased efficiency
- Must be capable of using appropriate measuring tools and equipment
- Must be capable of choosing appropriate cutting tools, machine soft jaws
- Must be able to read, interpret and work from engineering prints, drawings and sketches
- Must be able to inspect and be responsible for the quality of your own work
Other duties may include general mechanical work, equipment & facility maintenance, shop cleaning & organizing, and other duties as necessary.
Optional: Able to carefully prove-out new CNC programs and make minor edits when necessary
Enjoys the challenge of developing unique setups as necessary to produce ultra-low quantities of precision machined components
Has experience working with a variety of materials (ie, aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, high-temp alloys, plastics, ect.)
Can operate general shop equipment
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 year technical school certificate or equivalent on-the-job training
- Minimum of 5-years CNC machining experience in a job-shop environment
Other:
- Own some precision tools & basic hand tools
- Successfully pass physical exam, drug screen, & background check
- FULL-Time Position of 12 hours Mon-Fri with Sat optional (edited)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • set up: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Machining: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24

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