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CNC Set-Up Machinist - Mill or Lathe - All Shifts Available

San Jose, CA 95131

Posted: 01/16/26 Employment Type: Temp to Hire Industry: Production & Manufacturing Job Number: 000135 Pay Rate: $25 - $41 per hour

Job Description

We have immediate openings for CNC Mill and Lathe Set-Up Machinists in the San Jose, CA area. We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years or more of setup and operating experience. These are long term, full time positions.

 

Job Responsibilities

* Determine the fixtures, attachments and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications, and mount them to machine prior to beginning cutting

* Discuss project specifications with engineers and supervisors to guarantee consistency between plans and products, and collaborate to modify designs when existing ones are not feasible

* Modify machine speed, tooling and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts

* Oversee cutting process, make adjustments throughout each job, catch mistakes as they happen and take necessary measures to eliminate errors

* Supervise machine temperatures, ensure that machine has adequate warm-up and cool-down time between jobs and replace coolant periodically

* Review and interpret cutting plans, enter them into control outlets before jobs and alter them to correct mistakes when necessary

* Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation

* Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning and tool replacement

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

* High school diploma or equivalent
* At least two years of experience operating CNC machines
* Comfortable using tools and maintaining machinery
* Familiarity with programming and interpreting CNC software

Preferred:

* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
* Values precision and enforces quality standards
* Ability to understand G-code

 

If you have this experience and are interested in this position, please apply for the position.

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