Swiss Lathe Machinist
Industrial Technology Services
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a machinist who is an experienced Swiss CNC Setup Machinist to join our high-precision manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing Citizen Swiss-style lathes and Miyano CNC turning centers used in the production of orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality parts, maintaining tight tolerances, and contributing to continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Citizen Swiss-style screw machines and/or Miyano CNC turning centers.
- Perform complete machine setups including tooling installation, offsets, program verification, and first-piece approval.
- Manufacture orthopedic implants and surgical instruments to precise customer specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, comparators, height gages, thread gages, and other inspection tools.
- Perform and document in-process inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Work closely with Quality Control personnel during first-piece inspections and production approvals.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Maintain tooling, replace worn tools, and recommend tooling improvements.
- Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 6S initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assist with training machine operators and less experienced machinists as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum 5 years of Swiss CNC setup experience on Citizen machines
- Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting parameters.
- Ability to independently perform complete machine setups and troubleshoot production issues.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Industrial Technology Services and Rocktech Systems offer a wide variety of services to the manufacturing industry. While specializing in industrial contracting, and precision machining, we pride ourselves on using our engineering background to develop simple solutions to complex manufacturing problems. Please contact us to learn more about what we can do for you.
Company Description
Industrial Technology Services and Rocktech Systems offer a wide variety of services to the manufacturing industry. While specializing in industrial contracting, and precision machining, we pride ourselves on using our engineering background to develop simple solutions to complex manufacturing problems. Please contact us to learn more about what we can do for you.
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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