Swiss Lathe Specialist – Weekend Day Shift (C-Shift)

Swiss Lathe Specialist – Weekend Day Shift (C-Shift)

Compensation: $28 – $35 per Hour (Depending on Experience)
Shift Premium: 10% Shift Differential
Schedule: Friday – Sunday | 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Grand Rapids. MI

Position Overview

A growing precision manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Swiss Lathe Specialist to support high-volume, tight-tolerance machining operations within a state-of-the-art production environment. This position is responsible for operating, setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining Swiss-style CNC machines while ensuring exceptional quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented machinist with experience operating Swiss CNC equipment, reading complex blueprints, interpreting GD&T requirements, and maintaining consistent production quality. This role offers an opportunity to work with advanced machining technology while supporting customers across aerospace, medical, defense, agriculture, and commercial manufacturing industries.

Key ResponsibilitiesCNC Machine Operation

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Swiss-style CNC machines and/or mill-turn equipment

• Monitor machine performance and production output to ensure efficiency and quality standards are achieved

• Perform machine adjustments and troubleshooting to minimize downtime

• Maintain safe and efficient machine operation throughout production runs

Quality & Inspection

• Perform dimensional inspections utilizing:

  • Calipers

  • Micrometers

  • Precision measuring instruments

• Read and interpret:

  • Blueprints

  • Engineering drawings

  • Schematics

  • GD&T specifications

• Ensure all finished components meet customer and quality requirements

• Maintain documentation and quality records as required

Production & Workplace Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area

• Support continuous improvement efforts within the machining department

• Follow established manufacturing procedures and safety standards

• Communicate production concerns and improvement opportunities to leadership

Team Support

• Collaborate with supervisors, programmers, engineers, and fellow machinists to support production goals

• Demonstrate a proactive, team-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Assist with training and knowledge-sharing when appropriate

QualificationsRequired

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience

• Experience operating Swiss-style CNC machines and/or mill-turn equipment

• Strong understanding of GD&T principles

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings

• Experience utilizing precision measuring instruments

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a 12-hour shift

Preferred

• Experience within aerospace, medical, defense, or precision manufacturing environments

• Setup and troubleshooting experience on Swiss CNC equipment

• Experience working with tight-tolerance components

• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on efficiency and quality

Core Competencies

• Swiss CNC Machining

• CNC Setup & Operation

• Mill-Turn Machining

• Blueprint Reading

• GD&T Interpretation

• Precision Measurement

• Quality Control

• Troubleshooting

• Continuous Improvement

• Manufacturing Safety

• Attention to Detail

• Teamwork & Communication
  
  

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