Swiss CNC Setup Machinist — Medical Device Precision

NYCOA; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

401(k) plan with employer match

Health insurance (family)

Job summary

Mount Manufacturing in Marquette, Michigan is seeking an experienced CNC Swiss-Lathe Setup Machinist to join our precision team. You will independently set up, troubleshoot, and operate Swiss lathes, installing tooling, offsets, and workholding to manufacture tight-tolerance medical-device components in a clean, modern facility.

The role requires 1+ year of hands-on CNC Swiss setup experience (3+ years preferred) with strong GD&T, print reading, and measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience setting up CNC Swiss lathes (ideally in a precision-manufacturing environment) is required; 3+ years’ experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to complete setups, select and install tooling, establish offsets, and troubleshoot machining problems.
• Strong print-reading, measurement, inspection, and GD&T skills.
• A dependable, team-focused approach and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Medical-device manufacturing experience or familiarity with 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485:2016 is helpful, but not required.
• Experience with related processes such as CNC milling or turning, laser marking, passivation, anodizing, heat treatment, or forming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Swiss lathes with sliding headstocks.
• Install and adjust tooling, offsets, workholding, and high- and low-pressure coolant lines.
• Use conventional Swiss-machining methods to produce complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Make approved program adjustments, including deburring passes, operation-sequence changes, and speed or feed changes.
• Read engineering prints and apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Perform and document in-process inspections using good documentation practices.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, support coworkers, and mentor less-experienced operators.
• Communicate effectively and contribute to a positive, team-focused company culture.
• Act as a leader and mentor to new operators learning CNC machining.

Skills

CNC Swiss lathe setup

GD&T

Print reading

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Job description

Mount Manufacturing in Marquette, Michigan is seeking an experienced CNC Swiss-Lathe Setup Machinist to join our precision team. You will independently set up, troubleshoot, and operate Swiss lathes, installing tooling, offsets, and workholding to manufacture tight-tolerance medical-device components in a clean, modern facility.

The role requires 1+ year of hands-on CNC Swiss setup experience (3+ years preferred) with strong GD&T, print reading, and measurement skills.