CNC LATHE SET-UP MACHINIST at Campbell Engineering Inc

At a Glance

Company: Campbell Engineering Inc.
Location: Lake Forest, CA (Orange County)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $31-$35/hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: Senior (5-10 years)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (AS9100 / ITAR environment)

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support ongoing production demand and long-term workload stability at Campbell Engineering.

As a CNC Lathe Set-Up Machinist, you'll play a critical role in producing high-precision components for aerospace, medical, optical, and high-tech customers. This is not a button-pushing role - it's a true setup position where quality, consistency, and craftsmanship matter.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform complete CNC lathe setups for repeat and production jobs
• Set up and run single-turret horizontal CNC lathes with Y-axis
• Work with lathe + live tooling / mill-turn configurations
• Load, edit, and prove out programs as needed
• Set tooling, offsets, and workholding
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Hold tight tolerances on precision components
• Perform in-process and first-article inspections
• Collaborate with programmers, engineering, and quality teams
• Follow AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality procedures and documentation

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

• CNC Lathes with Y-axis and live tooling (mill-turn)

Controls:

• Fanuc

CAM Software:

• Mastercam

Inspection Tools:

• Standard precision measuring tools for in-process inspection

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5-10 years of CNC machining experience, focused on CNC lathes
• Proven experience performing full CNC lathe setups
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Ability to read blueprints and machine to print
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets
• Comfortable working independently in a production environment

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with mill-turn or live tooling
• Familiarity editing Mastercam-generated programs
• Experience in AS9100 / ISO-certified machine shops

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel & stainless steel
• Hardened alloys
• Plastics

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Campbell Engineering Inc. because:

• Clean, organized, quality-driven shop environment
• Modern CNC equipment
• Diverse, precision work - not repetitive button-pushing
• Stable workload from prototype through production
• Long-tenured team and collaborative culture
• A company that values craftsmanship, honesty, and teamwork

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• $31-$35/hour, based on experience
• Full-time, stable employment
• Climate-controlled, AS9100-certified facility
• Long-term growth opportunities with a respected Orange County manufacturer

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