Swiss‑Type Sliding Headstock Lathe Machinist

Swiss‑Type Sliding Headstock Lathe Machinist Mace Machine LLC | Exeter, NHBuild ultra-precise, small-diameter parts for aerospace, defense, RF/microwave, electronics, and other demanding sectors—all on modern Citizen Swiss equipment in a collaborative shop that values your ideas.

Role Snapshot Operate Citizen Swiss-style CNC lathes to produce high-precision components.

Load bar stock; oversee bar feeders and machine performance.

Run to established programs, setup sheets, travelers, and work instructions.

Swap tools/inserts as needed; replace worn or damaged cutting edges.

Apply wear offsets and size adjustments informed by inspection.

Check parts for feature size, finish, and visual integrity.

Perform first-article and in-process inspections with precision metrology.

Document inspection results and complete required production records.

Flag and communicate tooling, tolerance, and machine-performance issues.

Support setups and changeovers where experience allows.

Maintain 5S: clean, organized, safe work area.

Drive improvements in quality, productivity, and process stability.

Follow all quality, safety, FOD, and material-handling standards.

Skills & Experience Prior experience with Swiss-type CNCs or equivalent CNC turning equipment.

Exposure to Citizen machines and FANUC or Mitsubishi controls preferred.

Blueprint fluency, including dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T.Use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, gage pins, optical inspection tools, and related hand metrology.

Comfortable making tool offsets and routine machine tweaks.

Able to recognize tool wear, dimensional drift, and production issues.

Detail-focused, quality-driven, process-oriented.

Dependable teammate who delivers repeatable outcomes with limited supervision.

Minor program edits are a plus—not a requirement. Aerospace/defense or AS9100 background beneficial but not required.

Perks & Growth Competitive compensation based on capability

Health insurance contribution PTO
401(k) with company match

Overtime opportunities

Challenging, varied work on modern Citizen Swiss machinery

Team-first culture where operator input shapes improvement

Development in setup, troubleshooting, inspection, and programming

Career advancement as the company expands

About the Work You’ll join a precision shop focused on small-diameter components for high-reliability applications. We emphasize collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement—your voice will be heard and your problem-solving will matter.

Preferred ProficienciesGD&TEquipment Troubleshooting Troubleshooting SkillsCNC Machine Setup & Changeover Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology Machine Geometry & Alignment Machine Setups for Production Runs Machines & TechnologiesCNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen; experience with Star or Tsugami is transferable)
Programming experience is not required; the ability to make minor edits is appreciated. If precision and consistency are your strengths, we’d love to talk.