Are you the go-to person when a Swiss lathe needs to deliver a flawless part?
If you can read a complex print, debug a program under pressure, and still hit the delivery window, this role is for you. You’ll own setups, operation, inspection, and troubleshooting for Swiss-style turning that feeds critical medical devices.
We are willing to train CNC Lathe Operators!
Can you...
- Turn a first-article into a stable production run by nailing offsets, tools, and changeovers?
- Chase micron-level accuracy using calipers, micrometers, height stands, and comparators?
- Collaborate with programmers, update setup docs through change control, and keep ERP records pristine?
- Coach teammates so every machine in the cell hits utilization and production targets?
What you’ll tackle
- Setups and changeovers on CNC Swiss lathes; program debugging; tool changes and machine adjustments.
- Operation and light maintenance of Swiss machines, plus finishing equipment and fixtures; precise burr removal.
- Interpretation of blueprints, inspection check-sheets, and work instructions.
- Electronic quality documentation; ERP work-order management and machine monitoring.
- Feedback to CNC programmers; keep setup documentation current under formal change control.
- Training and guidance for peers; continuous improvement to lift quality and delivery.
- Execute the plan to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
What you bring on day one
- High School Diploma/equivalent (advanced technical training a plus).
- At least 5 years running Swiss-style lathes in manufacturing.
- Exposure to Citizen, Tsugami, or comparable Swiss platforms (preferred).
- Comprehensive understanding of machinery, tooling, measuring, and gauging; solid production-process knowledge.
- Expert-level setups; fluent in reading prints, routers, and setup files.
- Awareness of cosmetic and functional part requirements.
- Basic CNC programming knowledge.
- Confident communicator across production floors, technical staff, and management.
- Working familiarity with lean principles.
- Dependable execution of Supervisor direction.
- Commitment to company values and professional behavior.
- Understanding of Avalign’s Quality System and Measurement Instruction Sheet layout/purpose, plus Avalign’s Compliance Policies.
Your toolkit
- GD&T
- CNC Tooling
- G-Code
- M-Code
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
Machines you’ll command
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
- CNC Swiss Lathe
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)