Swiss CNC Turning Specialist

MPC Aerospace; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MPC Aerospace in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to set up and operate Swiss CNC lathes to produce precision components per drawings and specifications.

You will monitor tooling, offsets, and cycle performance, inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, maintain a clean workstation, and collaborate across teams to resolve issues while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience running Swiss CNC equipment in a production environment.
• Strong blueprint reading and machining principles.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and inspection methods.
• Ability to work overtime and varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Swiss CNC machines to produce precision components per drawings and specifications.
• Continuously monitor operations, adjusting tooling, offsets, and parameters to maintain optimal performance.
• Inspect parts for quality and dimensional accuracy; ensure output meets internal standards.
• Keep your station clean and organized while following all safety procedures.
• Work cross-functionally to diagnose and resolve machining issues.
• Document production details, setups, and process changes with accurate records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost throughput and efficiency.

Skills

Swiss CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

OT flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Swiss CNC lathe

Precision gauges

Job description

A day in the lifeBased in Santa Fe Springs, CA, you arrive to a clean, organized cell and begin prepping a Swiss-type CNC lathe for a new production run. You dial in tooling, confirm offsets, run first-article parts, and verify dimensions with precision gauges. Throughout the shift, you monitor cycle performance, fine-tune feeds and speeds, and keep meticulous records so every component meets exacting specs. When a hiccup appears, you collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot quickly, then get back to delivering flawless parts.What you'll doSet up and operate Swiss CNC machines to produce precision components per drawings and specifications.Continuously monitor operations, adjusting tooling, offsets, and parameters to maintain optimal performance.Inspect parts for quality and dimensional accuracy; ensure output meets internal standards.Keep your station clean and organized while following all safety procedures.Work cross-functionally to diagnose and resolve machining issues.Document production details, setups, and process changes with accurate records.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost throughput and efficiency.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent; additional machining education/certification is a plus.Hands-on experience running Swiss CNC equipment in a production environment.Solid grasp of machining principles and strong blueprint reading ability.Proficiency with precision measuring tools and inspection methods.Sharp problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.Clear communicator and effective team collaborator.Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime when needed.Proficiencies that set you apartTroubleshooting skills, including mechanical troubleshootingDeburring best practices and finishing techniquesCNC machine setup and changeover for new partsUnderstanding of machine geometry and alignmentBackground in aerospace manufacturing environmentsPrecision measurement and inspection expertiseEfficient machine setups for production runsAdvanced blueprint readingMachines & technologies you'll useCNC Lathe (2-4 axis)LocationSanta Fe Springs, CA