Senior Swiss Turning Setup Expert — Fanuc Controls

Torrey Holistics; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 60 days

Dental and life insurance after 90days

401(k) and profit sharing

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Filger Manufacturing in California's San Clemente area is seeking a Senior Swiss Turning Setup Expert to lead complex setups and production on STAR Swiss screw machines with Fanuc controls. You will read blueprints, design setups, machine first articles to +/- .0002, and validate with CMM and gauges, then drive a stable, efficient production run while refining offsets and code.

The role includes training STAR machine operators, meeting output targets, and ensuring quality in aerospace- or

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CNC setup and operation.
• Direct Swiss-type experience (STAR, Citizen, Tsugami).
• Fluency with Fanuc controls.
• Aerospace/regulated precision environment experience.
• Able to train operators and oversee quality on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and run STAR Swiss machines from setup to full production.
• Read blueprints and travelers; adjust offsets and program edits as needed.
• Machine first articles to +/- .0002 and validate with CMM and gauges.
• Mentor operators and uphold shop standards.
• Meet output targets while maintaining quality and organization.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Fanuc controls

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

CMM inspection

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

CNC programming

Quality control

Tools

STAR Swiss CNC machines

Mastercam

Gauges & metrology tools

Eye loupe

Job description

Own the setup. Elevate the run. Advance the mission.At Filger Manufacturing, our precision parts power flight, enable care, and explore space. We’re searching for a Senior Swiss Turning Setup Expert to lead complex setups and production on STAR Swiss screw machines with Fanuc controls.Your impactImagine bringing a new aerospace component online: you dissect the print and traveler, design the setup, machine the first article to +/- .0002, validate with CMM and gauges, and then steer a stable, efficient production run—adjusting offsets and refining code to keep parts perfect. You’ll do this routinely, with occasional programming of new parts (about 5–10 per year) in Mastercam or a comparable CAM package.Core responsibilitiesIndependently set up and operate STAR Swiss CNC machines (Fanuc)Drive jobs from setup and first article through full productionRead and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and job travelersMake offsets and program edits as conditions demandInspect parts using micrometers, calipers, CMM equipment, gauges, and eye loupesTroubleshoot issues across machine, tooling, programming, and qualityTrain and oversee STAR machine operators; champion shop standardsMeet output targets while safeguarding quality; sustain a tidy, organized areaWhat sets you apart5+ years in CNC setup and operationDirect Swiss-type experience (STAR, Citizen, Tsugami, or similar)Fluency with Fanuc controlsHistory of complex setups and ultra-precise work to +/- .0002Background in aerospace, medical, or other regulated precision environmentsSelf-sufficient in diagnosing and correcting setup, tooling, offset, programming, and quality issuesCNC programming capability; Mastercam experience is a plus, not a mustExceptional blueprint reading and precision measurement skillsComfort mentoring others on the floorPhysically able to lift to 50 lbs., stand for long stretches, and follow shop safety practicesSchedule and environmentStart time is 6:00 a.m.; overtime offered as workload requires. You’ll work on STAR Swiss screw machines using Fanuc controls in a clean, organized shop focused on continuous improvement.Proficiencies we valueEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAerospace ManufacturingMachines & technologies you’ll useScrew MachineRewardsMedical insurance after 60 daysDental and life insurance after 90 days401(k), profit sharing, and a year-end bonusCompliance- Ability to pass a basic background check and employment-reference reviewJoin a trusted, long-tenured team building components that matter—for aerospace, medical, and space programs.