Lead Multiaxis CNC Lathe Programmer-Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Multiaxis CNC Lathe Programmer-Operator

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you’ll anchor our Swiss machining department at TOMZ—where precision-manufactured components for Medical Devices are produced through high-accuracy machining, finishing, assembly, and anodizing.

Are you the person who…

• Can take a complex print, set up a Citizen or Tsugami, and be in-spec on first article?
• Knows when an Index multi-spindle needs a tool change versus an offset tweak?
• Can verify a micron-level feature on a Micro-Hite, confirm on a CMM, and document it cleanly in a QMS?

Your impact

You will stabilize production, elevate quality, and accelerate launches. Picture this: a new production order lands. You stage material, perform the setup on a Swiss lathe, apply offsets, and validate dimensions with microscopes and gauges. Mid-run, you diagnose a surface variance, correct via wear offsets, confirm on a comparator and vision system, then update the ERP and QMS so traceability is airtight. Later, you move to 3-, 4-, or 5-axis equipment—Robo Drills, mill-turn, horizontal/vertical mills—to keep delivery commitments on pace.

What you'll own

• Setups and operation on Citizen/Tsugami Swiss lathes and Index multi-spindle lathes.
• Operation across multiaxis platforms: Robo Drills, mill-turn systems, and horizontal/vertical mills.
• Tool changes, offsets, and cycle optimization with minimal support.
• Visual/dimensional inspection using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, pin/thread gauges, comparators, Micro-Hite, CMM, and vision systems.
• ISO 13485 documentation; ERP/QMS entries for inspection and full traceability.
• Material control, identification, and traceability for conforming and nonconforming product.
• Preventive maintenance and first-response troubleshooting of complex machine/process issues.
• Quality Best Practices and continuous improvement in GDP/GMP; mentoring and training of lower-level machinists.
• Enable a culture focused on quality and delivery; follow safety and PPE requirements; adhere to the TOMZ Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of production goals.

What we value

• Experience producing Class I, II, and/or III medical device components within a regulated environment using calibrated equipment and hazardous materials.
• Transferable manufacturing experience from aerospace, defense, or automotive.
• GMP/ISO knowledge and ISO 13485 familiarity; strong grasp of machine usage, care, and inspection processes.
• Blueprint/spec reading skills; intermediate GD&T competency.
• Hands-on capability with hand tools for PM, repairs, and tool changes.
• Meticulous, organized approach with an eye for nonconformances.
• Self-starter who thrives independently and within cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, QA); strong verbal and written English communication.

Education and experience

• 3–7 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Technical school certification or equivalent, directly transferable experience in manufacturing/engineering ; certification strongly preferred.

Physical and safety considerations

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• PPE may be required, including dust masks, ear plugs, and cut-resistant or chemical-resistant gloves; engineering controls may be used.