Precision CNC Swiss Machining Technician

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!

• 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?

• 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.

• 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.

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)