CNC Swiss Setup Machinist / Operator (Citizen & Tsugami)

At a Glance

Company: Lusk Quality Machine Products
Location: Palmdale, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2+ Years
Machine Type: CNC Swiss
Controls: Fanuc, Mitsubishi
CAM Software: ESPRIT

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What You'll Be Doing

As a CNC Swiss Setup Machinist / Operator, you'll be responsible for supporting production while helping operators achieve quality and productivity goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Set up and operate CNC Swiss turning centers
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• Support and mentor Swiss machine operators
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• Troubleshoot machining and production issues
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• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T
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• Select tooling and establish machine offsets
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• Verify first-piece and in-process inspections
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• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring equipment
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• Monitor cycle times, quality, and production performance
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• Make program and machine adjustments as needed
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• Perform routine machine maintenance
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• Help maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment
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Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with industry-leading equipment including:

Swiss Machines

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• Citizen M Series
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• Citizen L Series
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• Citizen A Series
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• Tsugami SS Series
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• Tsugami BS Series
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Controls

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• Fanuc
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• Mitsubishi
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CAM Software

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• ESPRIT
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Materials You'll Machine

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• Aluminum
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• Stainless Steel
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• Heat-treated alloys
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What We're Looking ForRequired

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• 2+ years of CNC Swiss machining experience
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• Experience setting up and operating Swiss turning centers
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• Strong blueprint reading skills
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• Understanding of GD&T
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• Knowledge of G and M codes
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• Ability to troubleshoot machining processes
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• Experience using precision measuring equipment
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• Strong attention to detail
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• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
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Preferred

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• Leadership or lead operator experience
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• Experience mentoring machinists or operators
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• Experience with Citizen or Tsugami Swiss machines
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• ESPRIT programming experience
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• Manufacturing process improvement experience
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Why Join Lusk Quality Machine Products?

For nearly five decades, Lusk Quality Machine Products has earned a reputation for producing high-quality precision machined components while investing in both technology and people.

Machinists appreciate working here because of:

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• Stable family-owned company established in 1976
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• Modern Citizen Swiss equipment
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• Diverse precision machining work
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• ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment
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• Opportunity to lead and mentor fellow machinists
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• Collaborative team culture
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• Long-term career stability
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About Lusk Quality Machine Products

Lusk Quality Machine Products is a family-owned precision machining company located in Palmdale, California. Since 1976, we have specialized in high-volume precision turning, Swiss machining, CNC milling, and multi-spindle screw machining for customers throughout the United States and around the world.

With advanced Citizen Swiss machines, Miyano CNC lathes, Nakamura equipment, in-house engineering, and ISO 9001 certification, we continue to deliver precision components with exceptional quality and customer service.

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Apply Today

If you're an experienced CNC Swiss Setup Machinist looking for a stable shop with modern equipment and opportunities to grow into a leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC.