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Campbell Engineering Inc

CNC LATHE SET-UP MACHINIST

Campbell Engineering Inc, Lake Forest, California, United States, 92630

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CNC Lathe Set-Up Machinist

Campbell Engineering Inc. Lake Forest, CA (Orange County) Full-Time | Day Shift $31–$35/hour

(based on experience) About the Company

Campbell Engineering Inc.

is a well-established, mid-sized

ISO 9001 / AS9100-certified CNC machine shop

located in Lake Forest, California. Founded in 1996, CEI specializes in

high-precision CNC milling, turning, wire EDM, and assembly , serving customers across

aerospace, medical, optical, laser, electronics, and sensor technology

industries. From prototype to production, Campbell Engineering is known for tackling complex machining challenges, investing in modern equipment, and maintaining a strong quality culture. Most team members have long tenures, and the shop emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Position Overview

Campbell Engineering is seeking an experienced

CNC Lathe Set-Up Machinist

to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a hands-on machinist who enjoys full setup responsibility, working with

mill-turn lathes , and producing tight-tolerance components in a structured, quality-driven environment. Key Responsibilities

Perform

complete CNC lathe setups

for production and repeat jobs Set up and run

single-turret horizontal CNC lathes with Y-axis Edit and prove out programs as needed using

Fanuc controls Work with

Mastercam-generated programs Set tooling, offsets, and fixtures for

lathe with live tooling / mill-turn operations Read and interpret

engineering drawings and blueprints Machine parts from a variety of materials, including

plastics, aluminum, steel, and hardened alloys Conduct in-process inspections to ensure parts meet quality and tolerance requirements Follow

AS9100 / ISO 9001

quality procedures and documentation standards Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and quality personnel to improve processes Required Experience & Skills

5–10 years of CNC machining experience , with a strong focus on CNC lathes Proven experience performing

full lathe setups Experience with

Fanuc CNC controls Familiarity with

Mastercam

(program editing and understanding toolpaths) Experience with

mill-turn / lathe with milling capabilities Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, and setup best practices Ability to work independently in a production environment Fluent in

English Compensation & Benefits

$31–$35 per hour , depending on experience Full-time, stable position Work in a

climate-controlled, AS9100-certified facility Modern CNC equipment and well-organized shop floor Long-term growth opportunity with a respected Orange County manufacturer Why Join Campbell Engineering?

Established shop with nearly

30 years of success Diverse, high-precision work across multiple industries Strong emphasis on quality, teamwork, and ethical business practices Collaborative culture where machinists’ input is valued Stable workload from prototype through production Apply today

to join a respected Southern California CNC machine shop producing complex, high-precision components for critical industries.

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