CNC Lathe Setup Technician

Job overview

The CNC Lathe Setup Technician role is onsite in San Jose, CA; compensation is not specified. A1J Technologies LLC’s machine shop works with machinists, programmers, and quality inspectors to support production operations. The technician prepares CNC lathes for production and verifies that setups produce accurate, repeatable parts. The role supports production efficiency and quality through machine adjustments, inspection, documentation, and collaboration with operators and engineering staff.

What you'll do

• Set up CNC lathes, select tooling, install fixtures, and set offsets
• load and verify CNC programs and adjust them as needed
• inspect setups against specifications
• assist operators and troubleshoot setup issues
• verify parts with precision measuring instruments
• document setup sheets and repeat-job records
• maintain tools and workstations
• perform basic machine maintenance
• follow safety procedures and use required PPE.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc lathe setup technician

san jose ca

a1j technologies

full-time

onsite

cnc lathe

machine setup

blueprint reading

precision measurement

quality inspection

machine shop

overtime as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of CNC lathe experience with setup work. Fanuc or Daewoo controls, GD&T, aerospace or defense machining, and Lean/5S experience are preferred. The listing notes five-hour shifts available, while the description also mentions standard shifts and overtime as needed.

About the employer

A1J Technologies LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.