CNC Setup Machinist - Mills & Lathes (3-Month Contract | Fanuc / Okuma)

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 experienced CNC Setup Machinists to support immediate production demands at our Milford, Connecticut facility. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled machinists looking for a high-paying contract assignment with overtime and per diem available.

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You'll be supporting the production of precision-machined components serving demanding industries where quality and consistency matter.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

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In this role, you will:

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• Perform complete machine setups on CNC mills and lathes
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• Load and verify tooling, fixtures, and workholding
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• Set offsets and make machine adjustments as needed
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• Troubleshoot machining and setup issues independently
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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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• Maintain production quality while meeting delivery schedules
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• Support both short-run and production machining operations
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This position is ideal for machinists who can work independently with minimal supervision.

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

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You'll work with equipment including:

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Mills

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• Fanuc-Controlled Vertical Machining Centers
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• Fanuc Robodrills
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• Doosan 4-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers
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• 4-Axis Vertical Machining Centers
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• Ares Seiki Machining Centers
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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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Controls

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

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• 4-Axis Machining
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• 5-Axis / 3+2 Positioning Work
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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 Steels
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• Aerospace & Defense Materials
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What We're Looking ForRequired

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• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
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• Strong CNC setup experience on mills or lathes
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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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• Multi-axis machining experience
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• Aerospace, Defense, or Medical manufacturing experience
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Why Machinists Like Working Here

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• High hourly rate
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• Daily per diem paid 7 days per week
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• Overtime available
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• Modern CNC equipment
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• Aerospace, Defense, and Medical work
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• Clean, professional shop environment
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• Opportunity to work on advanced multi-axis equipment
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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