Swiss CNC Setup Technician for NPI & Production

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Mentor, Ohio, is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to set up and run Swiss-style lathes for medical instrument production. You will bridge programming and production, ensuring tight tolerances and traceable quality.

The role requires 5+ years on Swiss machines (Citizen/Tsugami preferred), blueprint reading, and hands-on problem solving. You will train teammates, drive lean improvements, and maintain accurate setup documentation while meeting delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Swiss lathe experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and inspection sheets.
• Experience with Citizen or Tsugami machines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain Swiss-style lathes to produce medical parts.
• Debug programs, optimize setups, and perform changeovers.
• Inspect parts with calipers/micrometers and document quality checks.
• Coach teammates and help train operators.
• Support new product introductions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Swiss turning

CNC setup

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Citizen

Tsugami

Job description

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Mentor, Ohio, is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to set up and run Swiss-style lathes for medical instrument production. You will bridge programming and production, ensuring tight tolerances and traceable quality.

The role requires 5+ years on Swiss machines (Citizen/Tsugami preferred), blueprint reading, and hands-on problem solving. You will train teammates, drive lean improvements, and maintain accurate setup documentation while meeting delivery goals.