Contract CNC Lathe Setup Machinist – Fanuc & Okuma (3-Month Contract)

🔎At a Glance

Company: Talon Precision
Location: Milford, Connecticut
Job Type: 3-Month Contract
Pay: $45.00/hour
Per Diem: $150/day (7 Days Per Week)
Shift: 1st Shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: 5+ Years
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only

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Why This Role Exists

Talon Precision is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Machinist to support immediate production demands at our Milford, CT facility.

This is a hands-on contract opportunity for a machinist who can independently set up, troubleshoot, and run CNC turning centers while maintaining the quality standards required by Aerospace, Defense, and Medical customers.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal lathes
• Install tooling and establish machine offsets
• Load and verify programs
• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues independently
• Make tooling and offset adjustments to maintain quality
• Read and interpret blueprints and process documentation
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment
• Support production schedules while maintaining tight quality standards

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll work with equipment including:

Lathes

• Okuma CNC Lathes
• Y-Axis Lathes with Live Tooling
• 2-Axis CNC Lathes
• 3-Axis CNC Lathes

Controls

• Fanuc
• Yasnac (Fanuc-Based)
• Okuma OSP

Additional Equipment

• Bar Feed Systems
• Live Tooling Applications

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Bore Gauges
• Indicators

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Aerospace Components
• Defense Components
• Medical Components

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What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC lathe setup experience
• Experience setting up and running CNC turning centers
• Ability to independently troubleshoot machining issues
• Blueprint reading skills
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong understanding of tooling, offsets, and workholding

Preferred

• Fanuc experience
• Okuma experience
• Bar feeder experience
• GD&T knowledge
• Aerospace, Defense, or Medical manufacturing experience

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

• $45/hour contract rate
• $150/day per diem paid 7 days per week
• Overtime available
• Modern CNC equipment
• Advanced turning applications including live tooling
• Aerospace, Defense, and Medical work
• Clean, organized shop environment

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Pay & Schedule

Compensation

• $45.00/hour
• $150/day Per Diem (7 Days Per Week)
• Overtime Available

Schedule

• 1st Shift
• 3-Month Contract Assignment

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Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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