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Swiss Lathe Setup

Quake Manufacturing, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Quake Manufacturing, Inc. has been in business since 1990 and since then, our company has grown to fill over 14,000 square feet of production area. Our customer base has expanded to include markets such as automotive, medical and the fastener industry. Due to our rate of growth, we are looking for additional Swiss Lathe Setup personnel to join our team. You must be able to setup a Star or Citizen Swiss lathe to be considered.

Daily Responsibilities would include but are not limited to

  • Program/Setup and run Swiss Lathes *
  • Carry out production, inspection, packaging and machine operation duties
  • Effectively monitor production equipment
  • Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management
  • Maintain a safe and clean work space
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations

Ideal Candidate for our CNC Swiss Lathe position

  • 4 years Swiss Lathe setup experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong knowledge of machines in a manufacturing setting
  • Ability to accurately read blueprints
  • Committed to quality, safety and communication
  • Team-oriented and self-directed

* Programming training is available if required

Quake Manufacturing, Inc. benefits include:

Insurance:

Health, Vision, Long term disability, short term disability,

Retirement Compensation:

SIMPLE Retirement plan with up to 3% matching

Additional Compensation:

  • Quarterly Bonuses

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid fitness membership

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • overtime is available but not mandatory

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have hands-on experience setting up Swiss-type CNC lathes?
  • How many years of Swiss lathe setup experience do you have?
  • Can you independently complete a full setup (tooling, offsets, first article, troubleshooting)
  • Which Swiss machines have you set up (e.g., Citizen, Star)?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Swiss Lathe Setup: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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