As a Star Swiss sliding headstock machinist, you’ll transform prints into flawless parts. Your day starts at a clean, well-organized cell where you review job travelers and blueprints, verify tooling, and dial in your setup. You’ll run Star Swiss CNC lathes to deliver repeatable, tight-tolerance components for demanding applications.
Day in the Life
Set up and operate Star Swiss CNC lathes (sliding headstock) to manufacture precision parts.
Interpret engineering blueprints, GD&T, and job travelers to plan operations and verify requirements.
Use precision metrology tools—calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges—to validate every step.
Perform in-process and final inspections to confirm spec compliance and process capability.
Maintain ultra-tight tolerances; apply offsets and adjustments to keep quality locked in.
Proactively identify and communicate machining or quality issues before they impact throughput.
Follow safety procedures and help sustain a safety-first culture.
Keep a clean, organized, efficient work area using 5S principles.
Collaborate closely with quality, engineering, and production teams to solve problems and improve outcomes.
Skills & Qualifications
Exceptional blueprint reading skills (required), including GD&T.
Hands-on mastery with measuring equipment: calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
Uncompromising attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
Track record of producing consistent, defect-free parts.
Previous Swiss lathe experience preferred.
Comfort in precision machining environments with tight tolerances.
Physical Requirements
Stand for extended durations.
Lift 35–50 lbs as needed.
Bend, reach, stoop, and crouch throughout the shift.
Visual acuity for close-tolerance inspection and blueprint reading.
Work safely in a manufacturing setting with noise, coolants, and moving machinery.
Why You’ll Thrive Here
Safety isn’t just a policy—it’s part of the culture.
Real opportunities for training, skill development, and career growth.