Swiss-Type Lathe Cell Lead (Precision Turning)

Swiss-Type Lathe Cell Lead (Precision Turning)

Own the performance of a Swiss turning cell at Lusk Quality. If you excel at building capable teams, dialing in tight-tolerance setups, and keeping production on beat, this role is for you.

Your impact

• Coach, mentor, and coordinate a group of Swiss operators to consistently achieve cycle times, quality targets, and customer deadlines.
• Set up and operate Swiss machines to produce precision parts in a high-volume environment.
• Translate blueprints, engineering drawings, and specs into efficient machining plans.
• Choose and install the right tools, attachments, and accessories for the job.
• Continuously monitor machining, make on-the-fly adjustments, and hold specs.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and other precision metrology.
• Troubleshoot issues rapidly and implement cost- and time-effective solutions.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance to sustain uptime and accuracy.
• Model a safe, policy-compliant, and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on Swiss machine operating experience.
• Proficiency with hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints; solid grasp of GD&T.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks for programming-related work.
• Competence in materials handling for efficient loading/unloading.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Background in aerospace manufacturing preferred; proficiency in Aerospace Manufacturing is valued.

Why Lusk Quality

Join a leader in high-volume precision turning where your expertise shapes outcomes daily. You’ll influence process reliability, operator growth, and customer satisfaction across demanding programs.

Role scope may evolve; you may periodically take on related tasks to support team and production goals.