Precision Swiss Lathe Machinist - Program, Set-Up & Quality

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking a Swiss Lathe Machinist to plan, program, and set up machining operations producing precision components. The role requires interpreting work orders, blueprints, and specs to ensure accuracy and quality across shifts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills with lathes and mills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, compliant production processes.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety rules, drawings, and procedures.
• Understand fractions, percentages, and ratios for machining tasks.
• Troubleshoot and solve process issues in milling/turning operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and tolerances.
• Program lathes and mills; set up tools, offsets, and references; verify requirements.
• Load stock, verify measurements, and ensure quality per specifications.
• Maintain safety procedures and adhere to quality standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Document actions in production and quality logs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Drawing interpretation

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Technical school certificate

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Measuring tools

Job description

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking a Swiss Lathe Machinist to plan, program, and set up machining operations producing precision components. The role requires interpreting work orders, blueprints, and specs to ensure accuracy and quality across shifts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills with lathes and mills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, compliant production processes.