Citizen/Tsugami Swiss Turn Programmer-Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you at your best when the tolerances get tight?

Imagine starting your shift in a spotless, modern shop, powering up a Citizen or Tsugami Swiss lathe, and taking a complex medical component from setup to first-piece approval. That is a typical day at TOMZ Corporation—an FDA-registered Class 2 and Class 3 Medical Device Manufacturer certified to ISO 13485. We offer competitive compensation plus benefits including 401k, health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Your challenge

• Can you independently set up and operate Citizen and Tsugami Swiss lathes for both legacy and new jobs, dialing in offsets and executing rapid tool changes to keep parts flowing?
• Will you plan and perform both scheduled and routine preventive maintenance to keep machines performing consistently?
• Are you ready to run thorough in-process inspections using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, thread gauges, comparators, Micro-Hite, CMM, and vision systems?
• Can you lead problem-solving when a process drifts, documenting actions and results to ISO 13485 requirements?
• Will you manage material control, identification, and traceability—clearly separating conforming and nonconforming materials?
• Do you thrive in a GDP/GMP culture, using ERP and QMS to maintain airtight inspection records and full traceability?
• Will you model safe work practices and follow PPE guidance at all times?

What it takes

• Hands-on experience in Class I, II, and/or III medical device manufacturing using calibrated equipment within a regulated environment that includes hazardous materials.
• Strong shop math or machine math skills.
• Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO standards.
• Self-starter who collaborates across R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to deliver results with guidance when needed.
• Understanding of machine operation, care, and inspection processes; confident with hand tools for PM, repairs, and tool changes.
• Able to read blueprints, specifications, and procedures; fluent in GD&T.
• Detail-driven, organized, and quick to identify nonconformances.

Education and background

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent directly transferrable work experience (Manufacturing or Engineering discipline preferred).
• Technical school certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Communication

• Strong verbal and written English skills are preferred.

Physical realities of the work

• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use team lift or mechanical assist for anything over 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while lifting up to 20 pounds; grip, twist, and place components for extended periods; lift overhead as required.
• 20/20 vision (assisted or unassisted) for sorting raw and non-conforming materials; fine dexterity for small to medium products.
• Exposure to oil, grease, occupational noise, cleaning solvents, dust, metal particles, sparks, coolant, and sharp-edged materials; PPE such as safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, cut-resistant or chemical-resistant gloves, and engineering controls may be required.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.

Tools of the trade

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Index)

Why you will like it here

You will build components that support life-changing medical technologies while working in a safe, high-tech environment that values continuous improvement and quality at every step.