CNC Swiss Machinist

Top Echelon LLC; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical/dental

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Machinist & Program Editor to join our precision shop. You will setup, operate, and edit programs on STAR and Citizen Swiss lathes with FANUC controllers, ensuring tight tolerances and efficient runs.

We value 4+ years’ experience, a high school diploma, blueprint reading, and a disciplined approach to ISO/ITAR compliance. This is a first-shift, full-time position offering $30–$35 per hour with a benefits package including BCBS,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience operating, setting up, and editing Swiss CNC lathes.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading, math, organization, and time management.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs with dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operation, and editing of multiple STAR and Citizen Swiss CNC lathes per setup instructions.
• Read blueprints, inspect parts, and maintain production and quality logs.
• Adhere to ISO quality, ITAR, and safety procedures; perform preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with team, train less experienced operators, and run secondary equipment as needed.

Skills

Swiss CNC lathe operation

Program editing

Blueprint reading

Math aptitude

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

CNC Swiss Machinist & Program Editor

Bring your experience. Build your future. Be part of a culture that cares about craftsmanship and people.

We are a family-owned manufacturer with over 60 years of history, offering a supportive, collaborative culture where great people can work and grow.

Position

Pay Range: $30.00 – $35.00 / hour (Non-exempt, hourly)

Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Primary Machines: STAR and Citizen brand Swiss-type lathes

Controllers: FANUC

Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Due to ITAR/Government regulations)

Benefits Package

• Excellent Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement programs to support your career growth.
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Core Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Perform full setups and operate multiple STAR and Citizen Swiss CNC lathes, including loading raw stock, setting collets, guide bushings, and cutting tools from setup instructions.
• Programming & Editing: Make basic edits to FANUC CNC programs, perform live offsets, and execute tool changes while jobs are running.
• Quality Assurance: Read complex blueprints, inspect machined parts using standard inspection equipment, and accurately complete production and quality logs.
• Maintenance & Safety: Adhere strictly to ISO quality, ITAR, and safety procedures while performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and keeping your workstation clean and orderly.
• Teamwork & Versatility: Work cooperatively to meet production goals, assist in training less experienced operators, and run secondary equipment (manual/CNC lathes, mills, and surface grinders) as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of prior experience operating, setting up, and editing programs for Swiss CNC lathes.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required (completion of an accredited trade school program preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong blueprint reading, math aptitude, organization, time management, and basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs, and demonstrate the manual dexterity needed to grasp small parts.