Experienced CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist – Medical Devices

Avalign Technologies; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Temperature controlled environment

Community involvement

EAP resources

Job summary

Avalign Technologies in Mentor, OH is seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain Swiss-style lathes for medical instruments and implants. You will read blueprints, run programs, perform deburring, and document quality checks to ensure on-time delivery.

You bring 5+ years of Swiss lathe experience, familiarity with Citizen or Tsugami machines, strong measurement skills, and a proactive, team‑oriented approach in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating Swiss-style lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Citizen, Tsugami, or similar Swiss-style machines preferred.
• Knowledge of machinery, tooling, measuring, and gauging equipment; production processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC Swiss-style lathe machines.
• Read blueprints, inspection check-sheets, and work instructions.
• Perform deburring and tool changes; troubleshoot as needed.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height stands, and comparators for quality checks.
• Document quality checks electronically and manage work orders in ERP systems.
• Provide guidance to teammates and assist with training.

Skills

Swiss lathe

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Team communication

Training others

Quality systems

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Citizen

Tsugami

Job description

Avalign Technologies in Mentor, OH is seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain Swiss-style lathes for medical instruments and implants. You will read blueprints, run programs, perform deburring, and document quality checks to ensure on-time delivery.

You bring 5+ years of Swiss lathe experience, familiarity with Citizen or Tsugami machines, strong measurement skills, and a proactive, team‑oriented approach in a lean manufacturing environment.