Precision Swiss Turning Setup Specialist — Aerospace Components

100Hires, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Swiss lathe technician to produce aerospace components in Indiana. You will set up, program, and run sliding-headstock lathes with guide bushings, tooling and automated bar feeders, ensuring tight tolerances and high surface finishes.

You will interpret blueprints, conduct first article and in-process inspections, and adjust tooling and parameters to sustain quality throughout production, adhering to AS9100 and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating and setting up CNC Swiss machines (Citizen, Star, Tsugami, or comparable).
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T fluency.
• Experience with Fanuc or similar CNC controls.
• Background machining aerospace materials: titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Preferred: AS9100 or ISO-certified aerospace environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Swiss-type CNC lathes with guide bushings, tooling packages, and automated bar feeders.
• Load programs, establish work and tool offsets, verify the setup, and prove out prior to production.
• Produce complex parts from bar stock that meet tight tolerance and surface finish requirements.
• Interpret detailed blueprints and GD&T; perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Adjust offsets and machine parameters to maintain part quality; troubleshoot tool wear, chatter, and drift.

Skills

CNC Swiss setup

GD&T fluency

Fanuc controls

Live tooling

Aerospace alloys

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Guide bushings

Automation bar feeders

Precision metrology tools

Job description

Make parts that fly. Step into a cell with Citizen Swiss lathes and bar feeders, dial in guide bushings and tooling, and turn out flawless, small-diameter aerospace components to exacting tolerances. This role blends meticulous setup, hands-on troubleshooting, and unwavering adherence to AS9100 quality practices.What you’ll do each shiftSet up and run Swiss-type CNC lathes (sliding headstock) with guide bushings, tooling packages, and automated bar feeders.Load programs, establish work and tool offsets, verify the setup, and prove out prior to production.Produce complex parts from bar stock that meet tight tolerance and surface finish requirements for aerospace applications.Interpret detailed blueprints, drawings, and documented processes using strong GD&T knowledge.Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using precision hand metrology tools.Adjust offsets, tooling, and machine parameters to sustain part quality throughout the run.Troubleshoot issues like tool wear, chatter, and dimensional drift; implement corrective actions.Accurately record production and inspection data per the quality management system.Keep machines and workspace clean and organized in line with 5S standards.Follow all safety guidelines, AS9100 requirements, and company procedures.What you bringHigh school diploma or GED.3+ years operating and setting up CNC Swiss machines (Citizen, Star, Tsugami, or comparable).Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T fluency.Experience with Fanuc or similar CNC controls.Hands-on knowledge of bar-fed machining and guide bushing configurations.Background machining aerospace materials: titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum.Preferred extrasExperience in AS9100 or ISO-certified aerospace environments.Ability to edit and optimize G-code at the control.Familiarity with multi-axis Swiss platforms and live tooling.Comfort with automated bar feeders and part catchers.Knowledge of first article inspection (FAI) practices.Skills & competenciesExceptional precision and attention to detail.Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.Capability to coordinate multiple tools and operations in a single setup.Self-driven, able to work independently while upholding quality.Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Physical requirementsStanding for extended periods.Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.Frequent handling of small, high-precision parts.Work environment & cultureAerospace manufacturing setting with precision equipment, typical machining noise, and exposure to cutting fluids.Strict PPE use and safety compliance are required.Under new ownership since February 2024: Victor has accelerated pay increases, invested heavily back into the business, enhanced benefits, and actively promotes from within—creating more advancement opportunities than in the past.You should be proficient inPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyMachine Setups for Production RunsMachines & technologies you’ll useCNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak)