CNC Turning Set‑Up Technician (Star Swiss)

Torrey Holistics; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalign Integrated Medical in Mentor, OH is seeking a CNC Turning Set-Up Technician to set up, operate and troubleshoot Star CNC Swiss lathes for medical implant work. You will perform tool changes, wear compensation, and maintain accurate offsets to meet tight tolerances.

Read blueprints and setup sheets, inspect first-piece and in-process parts with micrometers and calipers, document logs, and coordinate with engineering and quality to optimize programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years operating and setting up CNC lathe machines.
• 1+ year blueprint reading experience.
• 1+ year applying GD&T with hands-on measurement using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Star CNC Swiss lathes to produce medical implants.
• Perform tool changes, wear compensation, and machine offsets to maintain tolerances.
• Read blueprints, setup sheets, and work instructions to ensure customer requirements.
• Inspect in-process and first-piece parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; complete logs.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance and document maintenance records.
• Adhere to ID & traceability protocols and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to refine programs, tooling, and processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized 5S work area.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Micrometers & calipers

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Star CNC Swiss lathe

Optical comparators

Job description

CNC Turning Set‑Up Technician (Star Swiss)Location: Mentor, OH | Shift: 3rd | Company: Avalign Integrated MedicalIs this you?Do you thrive on holding tight tolerances and optimizing offsets?Can you read blueprints with confidence and apply GD&T at the machine?Are you experienced setting up Star CNC Swiss lathes for medical implant work?What you’ll tackleSet up, operate, and troubleshoot Star CNC Swiss lathes to produce high-precision medical implants.Perform tool changes, wear compensation, and machine offsets to maintain exacting specifications.Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, and work instructions to confirm compliance with customer requirements.Inspect in-process and first-piece parts using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators; complete first-piece inspection logs.Execute routine and daily preventive maintenance (P.M.) and document maintenance records and work orders.Adhere to ID & traceability protocols and follow strict quality control procedures.Work with engineering and quality to refine programs, tooling, and processes for efficiency and accuracy.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized 5S work area.The broader scopeYou will also operate conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate parts according to customer specifications—expanding your impact beyond Swiss turning as needed.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.3+ years operating and setting up CNC lathe machines.1+ year of blueprint reading experience.1+ year applying GD&T with hands-on measurement using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.Toolbox you’ll draw fromGD&TCNC ToolingCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverBlueprint ReadingPrimary equipmentCNC Swiss Lathe (Star)Ready to make a measurable difference on 3rd shift while advancing your Swiss-turn expertise? Join us.