CNC Swiss Lathe Operator - Walker Area

Job Description:

CNC Swiss Lathe Operator | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $59,000 - $93,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in cnc swiss lathe operator? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Walker seeking CNC Swiss Lathe Operators to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Walker seeking CNC Swiss Lathe Operators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss-type lathes to produce precision parts according to specifications.
• Perform in-process inspections using various measuring tools to ensure quality and adherence to blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machine operation, tooling, and part quality.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and G-code programs.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished parts, maintaining an organized workspace.
• Execute tool changes and offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy throughout production runs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience operating CNC Swiss Lathes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tool changes, offsets, and minor program edits.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, comparators).
• Strong understanding of various metals and cutting tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CAM software (e.g., Part Maker, Esprit, Gibbs
  
  CAM) for program optimization or generation.
• Proficient in using advanced metrology tools (e.g., optical comparators, CMMs) for precise inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on CNC machinery.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles for interpreting complex engineering drawings.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters:
Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https:// The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

• Resume

• Offers

• Operators

• Support

• Lean Manufacturing

• Operations

• Raw Materials

• Machinery

• Load

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• Inspection

• Continuous Improvement

• Optimization

• Manufacturing

• Specifications

• Materials

• Preparation

• Software

• Maintenance

• Engineering

Salary Package:

$ 59,000. (US Dollar)