What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Swiss Turning Programmer/Setup Specialist position at Advanced Manufacturing Careers?
Own the Swiss cell. Shape the future of our turning operations.
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Start your morning at 6:45 AM in a 48,000 sq. ft. facility where precision gears bound for aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive programs take form. You’ll open Esprit, refine a program for a Star Swiss-type lathe, and stage tools for the first prototype run. Micrometers and indicators confirm you’re on spec. You either run the first parts or hand them to a trained operator with clear instructions and tooling notes. By late morning, you’re collaborating with the production manager and quality team to finalize a process for a production handoff. After lunch, you weigh in on a new machine purchase and help estimate cycle times for a quoted job. Before you leave around 4:00 PM, you coach a teammate on a tricky setup—part of your path toward a leadership role as our turning operations expand.
About Us
We’re a family-owned gear manufacturer in Fort Wayne, IN, operating since 1997. Our close-knit team of 24 includes many with 20–25 years of tenure. We’re investing in advanced technology—Esprit is live on the floor—and we are on track to double the business.
What You’ll Do
- Program, set up, and operate Swiss-type CNC machines; support conventional lathe operations as needed.
- Produce and verify prototype and production parts before transferring to machine operators.
- Influence capital equipment decisions and contribute input to quoting new work.
- Mentor machinists/operators and help build training paths as the team grows.
- Collaborate with the production manager, quality, and operators on robust processes.
- Develop work instructions, tool lists, and standard operating methods.
- Expand the company’s capabilities and capacity in turning operations.
Schedule
First shift with flexible hours from 6:45 AM to 4:00 PM.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Medical/Vision insurance (78% covered)
- IRA matching
- Company cookouts, lunches, and holiday events
What You Bring
- 7 years of CNC programming experience for Swiss (Esprit preferred; Mastercam also valuable).
- Hands-on setup, operation, and program editing on Swiss-type lathes.
- Ability to read and interpret customer and engineering drawings/prints.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
- Clear verbal, written, and interpersonal communication across all levels.
Technical Proficiencies
- GD&T, G-code, M-code
- CNC tooling, machine setup/changeover, production setups
- Troubleshooting, repair, and installation fundamentals
- Blueprint reading
Tools & Machines
- CNC Swiss Lathe (Star)
- CAM: Esprit, Mastercam
Regulatory
Please note that this is an ITAR regulated facility.
AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ready to Build What Moves the World?
If you’re excited to take parts from cradle to grave, collaborate closely with a seasoned team, and grow into leadership, we’d love to meet you.