CNC Swiss Lathe Specialist -- Star Platform

Job Description

Job Description

Make precision happen

Bring your Star Swiss setup expertise to a team that values speed, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You’ll turn prints into parts by executing disciplined setups, pulling the correct programs, and verifying results at the machine.

• Run Star Swiss lathes: select/install tooling, stage fixturing, and perform medium-complexity setups.
• Call up existing Swiss programs and align them with print and process requirements.
• Load and produce parts to the manufacturing plan or product specifications.
• Monitor tool life; replace tools based on wear limits and tool-life tracking.
• Complete internal first articles for QA by dialing in offsets and tools as needed.
• Inspect using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pins, and other mechanical gages.
• Apply advanced GD&T to ensure set up and program achieve all callouts.
• Deburr WIP and maintain documentation: updates, signatures, stamps, counts, labels, and any nonconformance notes.
• Meet or exceed standard times; notify leadership when jobs trend above/below standards.
• Clock operations in sequence per the work order.
• Support Lean/CI initiatives and sustain 5S.

• Demonstrate self-management, teamwork, and clear communication across departments.
• Stay open to new ideas and alternate approaches; learn quickly and adapt.
• Follow verbal/written instructions and convert handmade sketches into actionable setups.

• 4+ years in production or job-shop machining.
• Proven Star Swiss setup and operation experience.
• Very strong knowledge of 4- and 5-axis machining.
• Familiarity with planning/scheduling systems; Epicor exposure is a plus.
• Capable of performing setups on production parts (non-CFA, FA, or SCR jobs).

• Near vision and accommodation to read gages, blueprints, and precision instruments.
• Auditory awareness to detect machine condition changes.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, overhead reaching, bending; regular sitting and fine motor work.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.

• High noise levels and moving machinery.
• Exposure to fumes, mists, dust, oils, and cutting fluids possible.

• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety rules, company policies, and accepted safe practices.
• Understand shop safety and use PPE consistently.

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star)