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

At a Glance

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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

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

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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

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In this role, you will:

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

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You'll work with equipment including:

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Lathes

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

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

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• Bar Feed Systems
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• Live Tooling Applications
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Inspection Equipment

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• Calipers
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• Micrometers
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• Bore Gauges
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• Indicators
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Materials You'll Work With

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• Aluminum
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• Stainless Steel
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• Alloy Steel
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• Aerospace Components
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• Defense Components
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• Medical Components
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What We're Looking ForRequired

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

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• Fanuc experience
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• Okuma experience
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• Bar feeder experience
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• GD&T knowledge
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• Aerospace, Defense, or Medical manufacturing experience
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Why Machinists Like Working Here

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

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

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• 1st Shift
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• 3-Month Contract Assignment
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Apply

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Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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Apply Now