Lead CNC Machinist — Swiss/Mill-Turn, 5-Axis

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp is seeking an experienced CNC professional to lead setups and production on Swiss lathes, multi-axis mills, and 5-axis platforms. You will own offsets, tooling changes, and in-process optimization while coaching others to higher quality standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on GMP/ISO experience, strong GD&T skills, and comfort working with calibrated equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints, specs, and procedures.
• GD&T fluency and precise measurement practices.
• Strong problem-solving and structured root-ccausing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead setups and production on Swiss lathes (Citizen/Tsugami), index multi-spindles, and 3–5 axis systems.
• Manage offsets, tooling changes, and in-process optimization to hit throughput and quality targets.
• Validate parts with microscopes, calipers, CMMs, gauges, and vision systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Document inspections and traceability within ERP/QMS; support GDP/GMP practices.
• Coach junior machinists and contribute to a learning culture.
• Follow the TOMZ Quality Management System and safety protocols.

Job description

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp is seeking an experienced CNC professional to lead setups and production on Swiss lathes, multi-axis mills, and 5-axis platforms. You will own offsets, tooling changes, and in-process optimization while coaching others to higher quality standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on GMP/ISO experience, strong GD&T skills, and comfort working with calibrated equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.