Swiss Lathe Machinist - 5K

Apex Tool Group; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group in Dayton, OH is seeking a Swiss Lathe Machinist to join onsite operations. The role focuses on planning, programming, and setting up machining work orders from blueprints and specs to produce precision components.

The ideal candidate will read drawings, program and adjust lathes and mills, verify first-run parts, and maintain documentation across shifts while upholding safety and quality standards. This is an onsite position with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Technical school certificate: or three years’ related experience and/or training
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve programs and processes
• Regularly required to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds; safety and quality procedures strictly followed.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, and geometric tolerances.
• Plan stock inventory and place orders; verify receipt of stock.
• Program lathes/mills by entering instructions, offsets, and tool data.
• Set up lathes/mills by installing tools and aligning equipment.
• Load stock, verify settings, and measure first-run parts.
• Maintain specifications through drilling, turning, and finishing operations.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and safety regulations.
• Document actions in production and quality logs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining planning

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Technical school certificate or equivalent training

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Job description

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Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Swiss Lathe Machinist - 5K

Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45417

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Swiss Lathe Machinist is responsible for planning, programming, and setting up machining operations by interpreting work orders, blueprints, and technical specifications to produce precision components. This role requires strong technical skills in operating and adjusting lathes and mills, the ability to troubleshoot machining processes, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards and equipment performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality procedures, and the ability to independently manage machining tasks while ensuring accurate documentation and communication across shifts.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipate needed stock; place and expedite orders for stock; verify receipt of stock
• Program lathes and/or mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
• Set up lathes and/or mills by installing and adjusting tools, attachments, collets, bushings, and stock pushers, and tramming heads
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Technical school certificate: or three years’ related experience and/or training
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve programs and processes
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to continually stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach with hands and arms (overhead reaching), push or pull and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

AtApex Tool Group(www.apextoolgroup.com),we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!