Swiss CNC Operator — First Shift (Training Provided)

Custom Tool & Machine, Inc.; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement-plan match

Profit-sharing opportunity

Tool and boot allowance

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Custom Tool & Machine, a Roanoke, Virginia precision manufacturer, is seeking a CNC operator with Swiss experience. This first-shift role offers flexible start times between 5:30 and 8:00 a.m. and a path toward advanced Swiss setup or programming.

You will operate Swiss CNC lathes, load bar stock, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and maintain part tolerances. Direct Swiss experience is a plus, but candidates with general CNC lathe background who are willing to learn are welcome.

Qualifications

• 1+ years CNC machining or CNC equipment experience
• Ability to read basic blueprints and dimensional tolerances
• Experience using micrometers, calipers or similar inspection equipment
• Basic understanding of cutting tools and tool-wear offsets
• Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail; willing to communicate issues
• Team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Operate Swiss CNC lathes using established setups and work instructions
• Load bar stock and monitor the machine and bar feeder during production
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers and applicable gages
• Make basic tool-wear offset adjustments to maintain part dimensions
• Change inserts and tools as instructed
• Monitor tool condition, surface finish, chip control and coolant flow
• Recognize machining or quality problems and ask for assistance when needed
• Record inspection results and production information accurately
• Communicate machine issues and important information to supervisors and other operators
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area

Skills

Swiss CNC operation

Load/Unload bar stock

Inspection using micrometers/calipers

Blueprint reading

Team player

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Custom Tool & Machine, a Roanoke, Virginia precision manufacturer, is seeking a CNC operator with Swiss experience. This first-shift role offers flexible start times between 5:30 and 8:00 a.m. and a path toward advanced Swiss setup or programming.

You will operate Swiss CNC lathes, load bar stock, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and maintain part tolerances. Direct Swiss experience is a plus, but candidates with general CNC lathe background who are willing to learn are welcome.