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CNC Swiss Setup Machinist / Operator (Citizen & Tsugami)

CNC Swiss Setup Machinist / Operator (Citizen & Tsugami)

locationPalmdale, CA, USA
PublishedPublished: 7/9/2026
CNC Swiss Machinist
Full Time
2+ years of experience

🔎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:

  • 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

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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

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Materials You'll Machine

  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Heat-treated alloys

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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

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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:

  • 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

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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.

Years of experience

  • 2+ years of experience

Required languages

  • English

Required skills

  • Swiss turning machine
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel

CAM Software Experience

  • ESPRIT

CNC Controls Experience

  • Fanuc
  • Mitsubishi

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • Swiss