Swiss Lathe Operator - 1st Shift

Avalign Technologies; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Temperature controlled environment

Community involvement

EAP resources

Job summary

Avalign Technologies in Mentor, OH is seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain Swiss-style lathes for medical instruments and implants. You will read blueprints, run programs, perform deburring, and document quality checks to ensure on-time delivery.

You bring 5+ years of Swiss lathe experience, familiarity with Citizen or Tsugami machines, strong measurement skills, and a proactive, team‑oriented approach in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating Swiss-style lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Citizen, Tsugami, or similar Swiss-style machines preferred.
• Knowledge of machinery, tooling, measuring, and gauging equipment; production processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC Swiss-style lathe machines.
• Read blueprints, inspection check-sheets, and work instructions.
• Perform deburring and tool changes; troubleshoot as needed.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height stands, and comparators for quality checks.
• Document quality checks electronically and manage work orders in ERP systems.
• Provide guidance to teammates and assist with training.

Skills

Swiss lathe

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Team communication

Training others

Quality systems

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Citizen

Tsugami

Job description

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients.

The CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC Swiss-style lathe machines for the production of medical instruments and implants. This role includes part fabrication, deburring, inspection, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting new product introductions (NPI) through program debugging and setup optimization. The position requires proactive problem-solving to address production gaps, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform machine setups, changeovers, and CNC program debugging, including necessary machine adjustments and tool changes.
• Operate and maintain CNC Swiss-style machines, finishing machines, hand tools, and fixtures; perform burr removal as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, inspection check-sheets, and work instructions.
• Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height stands, and comparators.
• Utilize ERP and machine monitoring systems to manage work orders, monitor production, and document quality checks electronically.
• Provide detailed feedback to CNC programmers and ensure setup documentation is current, following change control procedures.
• Provide guidance to team members within assigned areas to maximize the utilization and production attainment of the CNC equipment.
• Support the training of other team members in your area of responsibility as needed.
• Drive continuous improvements towards quality and delivery within the work area.
• Execute the production plan to ensure on-time delivery to customers

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating Swiss-style lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Citizen, Tsugami, or similar Swiss-style machines preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machinery, tooling, measuring, and gauging equipment relevant to assigned areas, with a deep understanding of production processes.
• Expertise in machinery setups, blueprint reading, routers, and setup files.
• Understanding of part requirements to ensure quality assembly, both functionally and cosmetically.
• Understanding basic CNC programming.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization, including production, management, and technical professionals.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and objectives.
• Ability to follow instructions and execute tasks as directed by the Supervisor.
• Commitment to upholding the company’s core values and professional behaviors.
• Understanding of Avalign's Quality System, including a strong familiarity with Measurement Instruction Sheet layout and purpose, and Avalign's Compliance Policies.

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.