What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swiss Machinist position at GCM?
Company Description GCM is a medtech manufacturing leader specializing in tight-tolerance components and complex assemblies for demanding industries such as surgical robotics, genomics, drug delivery, aerospace, and more. The company offers end-to-end solutions, including product design optimization, design for manufacturing, advanced materials selection, metrology expertise, and full-scale mass production. A highly technical, experienced engineering and development team supports global customers from ISO13485-certified facilities in Silicon Valley, Chicago, Wilmington, NC, and Dongguan, China, with over 400,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space. GCM’s capabilities include 5-axis machining, robotics, sheet metal, robotic welding, screw machining, EDM, and extensive metrology, as well as large footprint precision machining and fabrication. The company operates through a collaborative, engineering-driven approach and serves as a true extension of its customers’ organizations in product realization.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Swiss Machinist role based in Leland, NC. The Swiss Machinist will set up, operate, and monitor Swiss-style CNC turning centers to produce precision medical and industrial components to tight tolerances. Daily responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tools and materials, and conducting first-article and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments. The role involves troubleshooting machining issues, optimizing feeds and speeds, maintaining equipment, and documenting production and quality data in accordance with GCM’s procedures and ISO13485 requirements. The Swiss Machinist will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support continuous improvement, meet delivery schedules, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards on the shop floor.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in operating and setting up Swiss-style CNC lathes, including tool changes, offsets, and program adjustments for tight-tolerance parts.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions, including GD&T and critical dimension requirements.
- Experience using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages) and following structured inspection procedures.
- Knowledge of CNC programming concepts (G-code, M-code), basic program editing at the machine, and understanding of tooling, cutting fluids, and materials.
- Background in medical device or high-precision manufacturing environments, with familiarity with ISO13485 or other quality management systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, housekeeping, and adherence to standard operating procedures on the production floor.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, quality personnel, and other machinists to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Effective communication skills, reliability, and the capacity to work independently