Citizen/Tsugami Swiss Turn Programmer-Operator

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp; Berlin (CT); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401k

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp in a regulated medical device manufacturing setting seeks skilled machinists to set up and operate Swiss lathes (Citizen/Tsugami) and CNC lathes. You will dial in offsets, perform tool changes, and maintain throughput while meeting ISO 13485 standards.

Applicants should be proficient with GD&T, blueprint reading, and GMP practices, and capable of maintaining strict traceability and quality records in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• 2–5 years in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED; technical certification preferred.
• GMP/ISO standards experience and safe work practices.

Mansioni

• Set up and operate Citizen and Tsugami Swiss lathes for legacy and new jobs.
• Dial in offsets and perform rapid tool changes to keep parts flowing.
• Perform scheduled and routine preventive maintenance on machines.
• Conduct in-process inspections with micrometers, CMM, and vision systems.
• Document actions and results to ISO 13485 requirements and manage traceability.

Conoscenze

Shop math

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC operation

Regulated manufacturing

Formazione

High school diploma

Technical school certification

Strumenti

CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen/Tsugami)

CNC Lathe (Index)

CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you at your best when the tolerances get tight?Imagine starting your shift in a spotless, modern shop, powering up a Citizen or Tsugami Swiss lathe, and taking a complex medical component from setup to first-piece approval. That is a typical day at TOMZ Corporation—an FDA-registered Class 2 and Class 3 Medical Device Manufacturer certified to ISO 13485. We offer competitive compensation plus benefits including 401k, health, dental, vision, and paid time off.Your challengeCan you independently set up and operate Citizen and Tsugami Swiss lathes for both legacy and new jobs, dialing in offsets and executing rapid tool changes to keep parts flowing?Will you plan and perform both scheduled and routine preventive maintenance to keep machines performing consistently?Are you ready to run thorough in-process inspections using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, thread gauges, comparators, Micro-Hite, CMM, and vision systems?Can you lead problem-solving when a process drifts, documenting actions and results to ISO 13485 requirements?Will you manage material control, identification, and traceability—clearly separating conforming and nonconforming materials?Do you thrive in a GDP/GMP culture, using ERP and QMS to maintain airtight inspection records and full traceability?Will you model safe work practices and follow PPE guidance at all times?What it takesHands-on experience in Class I, II, and/or III medical device manufacturing using calibrated equipment within a regulated environment that includes hazardous materials.Strong shop math or machine math skills.Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.Working knowledge of GMP and ISO standards.Self-starter who collaborates across R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to deliver results with guidance when needed.Understanding of machine operation, care, and inspection processes; confident with hand tools for PM, repairs, and tool changes.Able to read blueprints, specifications, and procedures; fluent in GD&T.Detail-driven, organized, and quick to identify nonconformances.Education and backgroundHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent directly transferrable work experience (Manufacturing or Engineering discipline preferred).Technical school certification preferred.2–5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.CommunicationStrong verbal and written English skills are preferred.Physical realities of the workBend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use team lift or mechanical assist for anything over 50 pounds.Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while lifting up to 20 pounds; grip, twist, and place components for extended periods; lift overhead as required.20/20 vision (assisted or unassisted) for sorting raw and non-conforming materials; fine dexterity for small to medium products.Exposure to oil, grease, occupational noise, cleaning solvents, dust, metal particles, sparks, coolant, and sharp-edged materials; PPE such as safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, cut-resistant or chemical-resistant gloves, and engineering controls may be required.Ability to sit or stand for long periods.Tools of the tradeCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Index)Why you will like it hereYou will build components that support life-changing medical technologies while working in a safe, high-tech environment that values continuous improvement and quality at every step.