CNC Swiss Lathe Specialist — Star Platform

Global Contract Manufacturing; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Contract Manufacturing in North Carolina is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to operate Star Swiss lathes, install tooling, stage fixturing, and load programs. You will dial in offsets, verify prints, and produce parts to specification while maintaining tool life and documentation.

You will apply GD&T, perform first articles for QA, maintain 5S, support Lean/CI, and communicate across departments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in production or job-shop machining.
• Proven Star Swiss setup and operation experience.
• Strong knowledge of 4- and 5-axis machining.
• Familiar with GD&T and metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Run Star Swiss lathes: select/install tooling, stage fixturing, and perform medium-complexity setups.
• Call up existing Swiss programs and align them with print and process requirements.
• Load and produce parts to the manufacturing plan or product specifications.
• Monitor tool life; replace tools based on wear limits and tool-life tracking.
• Complete internal first articles for QA by dialing in offsets and tools as needed.

Skills

Star Swiss setup

4-axis machining

5-axis machining

Lathe operations

GD&T understanding

Tools

Epicor

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Make precision happenBring your Star Swiss setup expertise to a team that values speed, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You’ll turn prints into parts by executing disciplined setups, pulling the correct programs, and verifying results at the machine.What you will doRun Star Swiss lathes: select/install tooling, stage fixturing, and perform medium-complexity setups.Call up existing Swiss programs and align them with print and process requirements.Load and produce parts to the manufacturing plan or product specifications.Monitor tool life; replace tools based on wear limits and tool-life tracking.Complete internal first articles for QA by dialing in offsets and tools as needed.Inspect using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pins, and other mechanical gages.Apply advanced GD&T to ensure set up and program achieve all callouts.Deburr WIP and maintain documentation: updates, signatures, stamps, counts, labels, and any nonconformance notes.Meet or exceed standard times; notify leadership when jobs trend above/below standards.Clock operations in sequence per the work order.Support Lean/CI initiatives and sustain 5S.How you workDemonstrate self-management, teamwork, and clear communication across departments.Stay open to new ideas and alternate approaches; learn quickly and adapt.Follow verbal/written instructions and convert handmade sketches into actionable setups.Experience & skills4+ years in production or job-shop machining.Proven Star Swiss setup and operation experience.Very strong knowledge of 4- and 5-axis machining.Familiarity with planning/scheduling systems; Epicor exposure is a plus.Capable of performing setups on production parts (non-CFA, FA, or SCR jobs).Physical requirementsNear vision and accommodation to read gages, blueprints, and precision instruments.Auditory awareness to detect machine condition changes.Frequent standing, walking, pushing, overhead reaching, bending; regular sitting and fine motor work.Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.EnvironmentHigh noise levels and moving machinery.Exposure to fumes, mists, dust, oils, and cutting fluids possible.Safety & complianceComply with all environmental, health, and safety rules, company policies, and accepted safe practices.Understand shop safety and use PPE consistently.Tools & techCNC Swiss Lathe (Star)