CNC Lathe Machinist

B&J Medical Inc; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

B&J Medical LLC in Kendallville, Indiana is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to set up, program, and operate CNC Swiss lathes to produce high‑precision medical components in a climate‑controlled facility.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of CNC Swiss lathe experience, knowledge of G-code/M-code, and strong measurement skills using calipers and micrometers. This is a full-time role with day, evening, and night shifts, offering competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC Swiss lathe experience preferred.
• G-code/M-code programming and tool offsets experience.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers and precision inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Medical manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Full-time position with day/evening/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss lathes (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, or similar).
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Perform first article and in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and make tooling or offset adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Follow FDA, ISO, safety, and company quality standards.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

CNC Swiss lathe

G-code/M-code

Tool offsets

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Medical exp a plus

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Inspection tools

Precision measurement

Job description

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CNC Lathe Machinist

CNC Lathes Full Time Manual Labor Kendallville, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1014

Salary Range: $23.00 To $30.00 Hourly

CNC Lathe Machinist

B&J Medical is seeking an experiencedCNC Lathe Machinist to join our growing manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC Swiss lathes to produce high-precision components in a clean, quality-focused medical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss lathes (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, or similar)
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications
• Perform first article and in-process inspections using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot machine issues and make tooling or offset adjustments as needed
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Follow FDA, ISO, safety, and company quality standards
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean work area

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of CNC Swiss lathe experience preferred
• Experience with G-code/M-code programming and tool offsets
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and precision inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Medical manufacturing experience is a plus
• Full-time position
• Day, evening, and night shifts available
• Climate-controlled, clean manufacturing facility
• Competitive pay based on experience

B&J Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.