CNC Swiss - Lathe Machinist

About the role

At Toolcraft you will work in a clean, well‑lit, high‑tech manufacturing facility where quality and precision are paramount. As a CNC Machinist on the Swiss Lathe team you will join a highly skilled production group that values craftsmanship, efficiency, and continuous improvement while creating small, complex, precise machined parts. The environment offers excellent growth opportunities to refine skills and advance your career.

Pay

Wage Range: $26 – $40 per hour

Schedule

• Night Shift: 4 × 10‑hour shifts per week, 2:30 pm – 12:00 am (includes $4/hour shift differential)
• Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling according to project work orders and setup sheets.
• Audit and maintain shop documents as required.
• Edit programs to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Train shop technicians on machine operation.
• Operate Swiss machines per programs and work order instructions.
• Perform in‑process inspection using part checklists to ensure quality.
• Deburr in‑process parts to maintain continuous machine operation.
• Promote continuous process improvement through daily shop activities and effective communication with staff, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines, tools, and work area to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Required Skills

• Good communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong understanding of screw machining and specific Swiss machine operation.
• Knowledge of job processes, tool selection, and feature creation.
• Proficiency with tool offsets, work offsets, and their impact on parts.
• Ability to load a bar loader and calculate loop.
• Understanding of inserts, appropriate selection, wear identification, and replacement.
• Capability to read, understand, and follow all shop procedures and instructions.
• Familiarity with shop inspection tools and basic shop math.
• Basic CNC programming knowledge and ability to perform program edits.
• Commitment to the company Quality Management System and related procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a clean (5S), climate‑controlled environment with moderate to loud noise, dust, fumes, and coolant vapors.
• Frequent standing, stooping, walking, twisting, bending, and lifting/moving objects up to 50 lb.
• Insert upper body into tight machine quarters; stand for 8–10‑hour shifts.
• Use personal protective equipment (provided).
• Perform under time pressure and stress while juggling multiple priorities.
• Read and comprehend written materials; write and solve shop math.
• Maintain excellent attendance to keep production running.
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and quality focus.
• Potential exposure to sealants, paints, adhesives, solvents, and other chemicals; PPE supplied.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Physical actions: standing, walking, using hands to feel, reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.

Expectations

• Perform all duties under the highest ethical standards.
• Uphold Toolcraft Core Values:
  • Quality Focus
  • Clean and Organized Workspace
  • Strive to Learn and Improve
  • Encourage Teamwork

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of Swiss machine operation experience.

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required within 2 years of hire).
• Additional education as required to perform the listed skills.