CNC Set Up/Operator
Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United StatesPosted 24 February 2026
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<div class="content-intro"><p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</p></div><p></p>
<h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3>
<p>The CNC team is part of the Development Manufacturing organization.</p>
<h3>ABOUT THE JOB</h3>
<p>We are looking for a CNC Operator/Setup Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, Ca. In this role, you will be responsible for Programming set-up and operation experience of 5 axis CNC machines. <br><br></p>
<h4>WHAT YOU’LL DO</h4>
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<li>Reading and interpreting technical blueprints.</li>
<li>Set-up/operation of CNC multi-axis milling and multi-axis turning machines.</li>
<li>Setup various work holding and fixture methods according to a setup sheet.</li>
<li>Run and prove out new programs.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot issues and make minor adjustments during the manufacturing process.</li>
<li>Perform quality control both during and at completion of the manufacturing process.</li>
<li>Help clean and maintain CNC equipment.</li>
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<h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4>
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<li>4+ years experience as a machine setup/operator.</li>
<li><em>Clear understanding of G and M code. (p2.5)</em></li>
<li>Intermediate level of familiarity with multi-axis and 3D machining.</li>
<li><em>Experience with 3+1 / 3+2 axis milling, live tooling lathes, mill-turns and/or multi task machines. (p1)</em></li>
<li><em>Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or Brother controls. (p2)</em></li>
<li><em>Intermediate level of familiarity with various alloys, metals, plastics, etc. (p3)</em></li>
<li>Intermediate level of tooling and fixture experience.</li>
<li>Intermediate level of GDT knowledge.</li>
<li>Ability to take ownership of set-up and operation process from start to finish.</li>
<li>Ability to adapt between RD and short production.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task.</li>
<li>U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.</li>
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<h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4>
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<li>5-axis simultaneous set-up and operation experience.</li>
<li>Experienced with navigating a CAD model to measure dimensions.</li>
<li>Water Jet experience</li>
<li>3D printing experience (FDM/SLA)</li>
<li>CMM experience (PC-DIMIS)</li>
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<p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Hourly Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$43</span><span class="divider"></span><span>$54.80 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Healthcare Benefits </span></strong></p>
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