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CNC Lathe Set Up Technician
Posted: 06/12/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Job Number: 62899
Pay Rate: $45.00 - $50.00
Office Location: Salem
Job Description
Our client is looking for a CNC Lathe Set Up Technician. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of precision and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that specializes in high-precision lathe operations. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up CNC lathes, running parts post-inspection, and ensuring that machine configurations meet strict quality standards. You'll also interpret drawings, perform in-process inspections, and optimize machining programs, all while contributing to the company’s reputation for manufacturing excellence and innovation.
This company is well-regarded within the industry for its commitment to manufacturing quality and continuous improvement, earning recognition for their precision and reliability across aerospace, defense, and other high-tech sectors.
In this role, you will:
- Set up CNC lathes for efficient production cycles
- Operate machines to produce high-quality parts
- Perform inspection and maintaining accurate documentation
- Touch off tools to establish machine coordinates and set up work-holding devices
- Edit and verify G/M-code programs or use CAM software for cycle optimization
- Use precision instruments to verify part dimensions and ensure specifications are met
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Required Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Experience with CNC Lathe setup and operation
- Strong understanding of machining drawings and GD&T standards
- Prior experience working with DMG Mori Lathes is a plus
- Ability to interpret route sheets and perform in-process inspections
- Skilled in tooling calibration and use of precision measurement instruments
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Job Requirements
CNC lathe, DMG Mori, G-code, M-code, CAM software, route sheets, blueprints, engineering drawings, in-process inspection, touch off tools, tooling calibration, machine coordinates, work holding devices, precision instruments, coordinate setting, machining cycle time optimization, program editing, proving out programs
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