Lead CNC Lathe Setup Technician – Fanuc & Okuma

🔎At a Glance

Company: Talon Precision
Location: Milford, Connecticut
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $30-$40/hour DOE
Shift: 1st Shift
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: 3+ Years

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Why This Role Exists

For more than 50 years, Talon Precision has manufactured precision components for Aerospace, Defense, and Medical customers. As production continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setup Technician to support our turning department and help ensure quality parts are delivered on time.

This role is ideal for a machinist who enjoys ownership of the setup process, problem-solving on the shop floor, and producing precision-machined components.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal lathes
• Verify tooling, offsets, and workholding
• Load and adjust CNC programs as required
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Verify part dimensions using precision measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve production efficiency
• Support production schedules while maintaining quality standards

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

Lathes

• 2-Axis CNC Horizontal Lathes
• 3-Axis CNC Horizontal Lathes
• Okuma Turning Centers
• Y-Axis Live Tooling Lathes

Controls

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

Additional Equipment

• Bar Feed Systems
• Live Tooling Applications

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Bore Gauges
• Indicators

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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

• 3+ years of CNC lathe setup experience
• Experience running 2-axis and 3-axis CNC lathes
• Blueprint reading skills
• Working knowledge of G-code programming
• Experience using precision measuring instruments
• Strong attention to detail

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

Machinists choose Talon Precision because of the company's long-standing reputation, steady workload, and commitment to quality manufacturing. Talon has supported Aerospace, Defense, and Medical customers for more than five decades.

• Medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Stable first-shift schedule
• Modern CNC equipment
• Long-term career growth opportunities

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay

$30-$40/hour DOE

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 1st Shift
• Overtime Available