CNC Lathe & Swiss Turning Machinist II

A day in the life at Hirsh Precision: You clock in, review the job travelers, and begin setting up a Mazak lathe for a tight-tolerance aerospace component. Programs are loaded, offsets dialed in, and a careful first-article inspection confirms dimensions and GD&T are on point. As parts run, you keep an eye on cycle times and machine health while a Swiss lathe turns out medical parts next to you. A junior machinist asks for advice—you step in to coach, then tweak a feed rate to shave seconds without risking quality. You record production and downtime data accurately before partnering with the team on a small kaizen to streamline workholding for the afternoon’s high-mix queue.

About Hirsh Precision

Hirsh Precision is a US manufacturing leader serving the medical, aerospace, industrial, and scientific sectors. We pair advanced manufacturing systems with modern software and techniques to deliver innovative, high-precision products. Our reputation for integrity, quality, service, and excellence is powered by a passionate, engaged team—and by work that genuinely improves people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

• Independently set up and operate CNC and Swiss lathes for high-precision components.
• Load programs, apply and adjust tool/work offsets, edit code as needed, and validate first-piece quality.
• Select, install, and manage tooling, fixtures, and workholding for efficient production.
• Run multiple machines or operations as demand requires.
• Track cycle times, machine performance, and job progress to meet schedules.
• Accurately record setup details, downtime events, and production counts.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Interpret complex blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Use micrometers, indicators, bore and height gauges, and other metrology tools for in-process checks.
• Ensure conformance throughout the run, minimizing scrap and rework via strong process control.
• Escalate nonconformances and assist in corrective actions.
• Diagnose issues related to tooling, feeds/speeds, setups, fixturing, and machine behavior.
• Adjust processes to improve cycle time, reduce downtime, and enhance part quality; contribute to lean initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of machining or CNC experience (or equivalent skill level).
• Demonstrated ability to independently set up and run CNC equipment.
• Strong blueprint reading with solid GD&T knowledge.
• Proficiency using common inspection and measuring equipment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Background

• Experience with 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers.
• CAM software familiarity or program editing experience.
• Background in high-mix, tight-tolerance environments.
• Vocational or technical machining training.

Tools & Technology

• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Swiss Lathe (Tsugami, Index, Star, Citizen)
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Measurement Gauges
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Quality Control Software

Core Proficiencies

• G-Code
• M-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology

Physical & Work Environment

• Stand for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions.
• Work safely around noise, coolant, and moving machinery.

Schedule

We are hiring for both First and Second shifts.

Performance Metrics

• Attendance rate: 98% or higher.
• Daily production goal attainment: 90% or higher.
• Scrap rate: 2% or less.
• Setup times at or below standard expectations.
• Strong machine utilization with low avoidable downtime.
• Consistent in-spec output with minimal rework.
• Active leadership, mentorship, and technical problem-solving contributions.

Career Growth

This position builds toward CNC Lathe Machinist III, Lead Machinist, Programmer, or Supervisor roles—based on technical mastery, leadership, and sustained performance.