CNC Swiss Machinist & Program Editor

Keystone Distinction Group; Easton (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical & dental

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Machinist & Program Editor. Bring your experience to a family-owned manufacturer with over 60 years of history, offering a supportive, collaborative culture where craftsmanship and people come first.

This 1st-shift role (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) requires setting up and running STAR and Citizen Swiss lathes, making FANUC edits, reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and keeping logs while upholding ISO/ITAR procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; trade school preferred.
• 4+ years of Swiss CNC lathe operation, setup and editing experience.
• Strong blueprint reading, math aptitude and organizational skills.
• Proficient with standard computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to stand long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate multiple STAR and Citizen Swiss CNC lathes, including loading stock and tool changes.
• Make basic edits to FANUC CNC programs and perform live offsets.
• Read complex blueprints and inspect machined parts with standard inspection equipment.
• Adhere to ISO quality, ITAR and safety procedures while performing maintenance.
• Collaborate with team and train less experienced operators; run secondary equipment as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math aptitude

Organization

Time management

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited trade school program 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.