Swiss Machinist

CNC Swiss Machinist & Program EditorBring your experience. Build your future. Be part of a culture that cares about craftsmanship and people.We are a family-owned manufacturer with over 60 years of history, offering a supportive, collaborative culture where great people can work and grow.Position: CNC Swiss Machinist & Program EditorPay Range: $30.00 – $35.00 / hour (Non-exempt, hourly)Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMPrimary Machines: STAR and Citizen brand Swiss-type lathesControllers: FANUCRequirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Due to ITAR/Government regulations)Benefits Package:Excellent Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage.401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching.Tuition reimbursement programs to support your career growth.Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).Core Responsibilities:Setup & Operation: Perform full setups and operate multiple STAR and Citizen Swiss CNC lathes, including loading raw stock, setting collets, guide bushings, and cutting tools from setup instructions.Programming & Editing: Make basic edits to FANUC CNC programs, perform live offsets, and execute tool changes while jobs are running.Quality Assurance: Read complex blueprints, inspect machined parts using standard inspection equipment, and accurately complete production and quality logs.Maintenance & Safety: Adhere strictly to ISO quality, ITAR, and safety procedures while performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and keeping your workstation clean and orderly.Teamwork & Versatility: Work cooperatively to meet production goals, assist in training less experienced operators, and run secondary equipment (manual/CNC lathes, mills, and surface grinders) as needed.Qualifications & Requirements:Experience: 4+ years of prior experience operating, setting up, and editing programs for Swiss CNC lathes.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required (completion of an accredited trade school program preferred).Technical Skills: Strong blueprint reading, math aptitude, organization, time management, and basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs, and demonstrate the manual dexterity needed to grasp small parts.