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CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn Setup Specialist

WORKERS.COM
Santa Cruz, CA Other
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
CNC Lathe/Mill-Turn Setup Specialist

Location: Livermore, CA | Shifts: Immediate 1st & 2nd shift openings

Work across: CNC Lathes, Mill-Turn Lathes, Horizontal Mills, and Vertical Mills

Compensation: Determined by your experience, capability, and the range of equipment you can set up and operate.


Make precision your craft

Imagine taking a raw blank and delivering a part that meets spec on every dimension. That’s the challenge—and the satisfaction—of this role. You’ll own the setup, the fine adjustments during the run, and the final inspection that protects our reputation for quality.

Your impact
  • Setup: Choose and mount fixtures, attachments, and cutting tools based on job requirements.
  • Collaboration: Align with engineers and supervisors on print intent; recommend design changes when current options won’t meet the need.
  • Optimization: Tune speeds, feeds, and cutting strategy to achieve accuracy and repeatability.
  • Control: Interpret cutting plans, load them into the machine control, and make edits to correct issues.
  • Run monitoring: Watch the cut, catch errors as they start, and take corrective action.
  • Machine health: Manage temperatures, ensure proper warm-up/cool-down, and keep coolant fresh.
  • Verification: Inspect finished components for accuracy and uniformity.
  • Upkeep: Perform scheduled maintenance—lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.

Note: There are no programming openings at this time; programming familiarity and G-code understanding are still valued.

What you bring Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years operating CNC machines.
  • Comfort using tools and performing basic machine maintenance.
  • Familiarity with programming and interpreting CNC software.
Preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Dedication to precision and enforcing quality standards.
  • Ability to understand G-code.

Ready to turn prints into precision parts? Apply today.

Salary : $30 - $48

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