CNC Set-Up Technician

VOLT•CAMARILLO, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a CNC Machine Set-Up Technician in Camarillo, California. The technician assists the Machine Shop Manager and CNC Programmers with setting up and running production jobs. The role involves setting up and operating HAAS and Matsuura machining centers, including vertical and horizontal mills with 5-axis and pallet-changing capabilities, and machining castings and hog-outs to engineering specifications and quality standards. The technician works with Quality Control to ensure parts meet customer requirements, interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T callouts, and performs setup changes, tooling adjustments, and machine troubleshooting. The role also requires verifying dimensions with precision measuring instruments and communicating technical and production matters across engineering, manufacturing, supervisory, and quality teams. The technician maintains a clean, organized, safe work environment and follows company safety and quality procedures. Programming CNC machines, designing fixtures, and creating tooling solutions are highly preferred. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with overtime as required. The stated pay range is $25.00–$30.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with vertical and horizontal machining centers.
Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, including calipers and micrometers.
Understanding of GD&T callouts and requirements.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Basic computer knowledge.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming HAAS CNC machines.
Experience with CAM software.
Experience designing and building machining fixtures.
Experience operating CNC lathes.
Experience in an AS9100 manufacturing environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Ability to program CNC machines, design fixtures, and create tooling solutions.

Responsibilities

Assist the Machine Shop Manager and CNC Programmers in setting up and running production jobs.
Set up and operate HAAS and Matsuura machining centers, including vertical and horizontal mills with 5-axis and pallet-changing capabilities.
Machine castings and hog-outs according to engineering specifications and quality standards.
Work with the Quality Control department to ensure parts meet customer requirements and specifications.
Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T callouts.
Perform setup changes, tooling adjustments, and machine troubleshooting to maximize production efficiency.
Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers and micrometers, to verify part dimensions and quality.
Communicate technical and production matters with engineering, manufacturing, supervisory, and quality personnel.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow company safety procedures and quality standards.