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

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:

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

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with industry-leading equipment including:

Swiss Machines

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

Controls

• Fanuc
• Mitsubishi

CAM Software

• ESPRIT

Materials You'll Machine

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Heat-treated alloys

What We're Looking For Required

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

Preferred

• Leadership or lead operator experience
• Experience mentoring machinists or operators
• Experience with Citizen or Tsugami Swiss machines
• ESPRIT programming experience
• Manufacturing process improvement experience

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:

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

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.

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.