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 --- 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. --- 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 --- Machines, Controls & EquipmentLathes 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 --- Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Aerospace Components Defense Components Medical Components --- What We're Looking ForRequired 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 --- 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 --- Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay $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