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CNC Lathe Setup/Operator

Valtra Inc. • Full-time • Santa Fe Springs, California, United States • $28 - $35 / hour • 1w ago

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28–$35/hour

Benefits: - 401(k) - Health insurance - Paid time off

Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday - Overtime as needed

Supplemental Pay: - Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate: - Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification: - Driver's License (Required) - Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated CNC Lathe Setup/Operator to join our precision manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC turning centers to produce precision metal components, working primarily in steel with occasional brass and aluminum. You will run our Tsugami M08SY-II turn-mills, equipped with sub-spindles, live tooling, and LNS bar feeders, taking ownership of the turning cell from setup through finished part. Your expertise in machining, blueprint reading, and CNC programming will ensure the highest quality standards are met while maintaining efficient production workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform complete setups on CNC turning centers, including tooling, collets, work and tool offsets, bar feeder loading and alignment, and part catcher configuration
Develop, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs at the machine control and in CAM software
Prove out new programs safely and efficiently, verifying first articles against print requirements
Operate CNC lathes to produce precision components to specified tolerances and surface finishes
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T callouts to determine machining operations
Select appropriate tooling, inserts, speeds, and feeds for the material and operation
Monitor production runs and make adjustments for tool wear, chip control, and dimensional drift
Perform in-process inspection using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and optical comparator
Maintain setup sheets, tool lists, and program documentation so jobs can be repeated consistently
Organize and maintain lathe tooling, and communicate tooling and material needs in advance
Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned machines and maintain a clean, orderly work area
Support milling operations as needed during periods of lighter turning workload
Follow all safety procedures and quality standards

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 3 years of CNC lathe setup and operation experience in a production machining environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Ability to read, interpret, and edit G-code at the machine control
Proficiency in blueprint reading and working knowledge of GD&T
Experience with bar-fed turning operations
Competence with precision measuring instruments and in-process inspection methods
Working knowledge of tooling selection, speeds and feeds, and machining fundamentals
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred

Experience with Tsugami turning centers, or comparable Y-axis / sub-spindle turn-mills
CAM programming experience in Fusion 360 or Mastercam
LNS or comparable bar feeder setup and troubleshooting experience
Experience machining free-machining and prehardened steels
CNC mill setup experience (Haas or Brother)
Experience developing or maintaining setup documentation and program libraries

Valtra Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Valtra Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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