Contract CNC Lathe Setup Machinist - Fanuc & Okuma (3-Month Contract)
$45 per hourTalon Precision
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
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.
The Work Youll 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
Machines, Controls & Equipment
Youll 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 Youll Work With
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Alloy Steel
Aerospace Components
Defense Components
Medical Components
What Were Looking ForRequired
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
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
Pay & ScheduleCompensation
$45.00/hour
$150/day Per Diem (7 Days Per Week)
Overtime Available
Schedule
1st Shift
3-Month Contract Assignment
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