Machinist-Set-Up, Lathe
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Job Location:
Burbank, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 27
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
machinist-set-up lathe
Overview
The CNC Lathe Set Up sets up and operates with little supervision working from traveler blueprint with sequence operations.
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $27.00
Duties and Responsibilities
Positions and secures tooling and holding devices
Loads program checks machine on dry run operation
Make sure machine activates to the program
Checks own first articles must conform to specification using all precision measuring instrument
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
CNC Lathe Set Up Level II (in addition to CNC Lathe Set Up Level I)
Sets up and operates all CNC lathes with minimum supervision
Plans highly complex and exacting job and setups
Pulls all required toolkits inspection gauges holding devices and materials specified by data sheet
Replaces dull inserts or installs pre-set tools in machine load programs and makes specific offset control settings according to the data offset sheet
Sets positions checks machine operation
Checks own work for conformance to specification
Monitors machine operations
Inspects machine parts to ensure job specification maintenance doing first/article of various parts operation to conform to prints diameter to quality control specification material certs confirmation
Improves machining method reducing cycle and setup time deleting extra tool modified fixtures for quick setup
Edits program when required for better quality and on-time delivery
Assists in training of new employees
Education and Experience
HS diploma required
Minimum 2 years progressive experience in machine shop environment
Experience in metal machining industry or some technical training
Knowledge in the use of all precision instruments and gauges to submit quality first article parts
Friendly enthusiastic and a good team player
Efficient accurate attentive to detail
Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Hydra Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
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Key Skills
- Electrical Discharge Machining
- Calipers
- FANUC
- CNC Milling Machine
- Machining
- Tooling
- CNC
- CAM Programming
- CNC Lathe
- Micrometer
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Trigonometry
About Company
Breakthrough technology in aerospace sensor and switch designs. Hydra-Electric manufactured products have been used on a wide variety of commercial and military programs since our first innovation in1948.
