Swiss-Type Lathe Cell Lead (Precision Turning)

Lusk Quality Machining
  • Palmdale, CA
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalmdale, CA
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    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • SolidWorksunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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