Swiss Star Machine Operator

Composite Motors; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Critical Illness

Life Insurance

STD (Company funded)

401k match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Composite Motors, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Swiss Star CNC Machine Operator to set up, run, and maintain Swiss-style CNC lathes producing precision components.

You will read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, select tooling, and document quality checks in a fast-paced shop environment. The role requires 1–3 years of CNC Swiss experience (Star preferred), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and familiarity with precision metrology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNC certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience operating Swiss-style CNC machines (Star preferred).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate Swiss CNC lathes per specs and blueprints.
• Select tooling, collets, guides and materials for each job.
• Load, secure materials, and verify machine alignment.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and document results.
• Troubleshoot tooling wear and minor machine issues; perform maintenance.
• Monitor cycle times and logs for scrap and downtime.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

CNC machine operation

GD&T reading

Precision measurement

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNC certification

Tools

G-code editing

ISO 9001 experience

Job description

Full Time

Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Life Insurance & STD (funded by the Company), 401k w/company match, paid holidays, PTO

Position Summary

The Swiss Star Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of Swiss-style CNC lathes to produce precision metal or plastic components. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality output, and adherence to safety and manufacturing standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Setup:

• Set up, adjust, and operate Star/Eurotech Swiss CNC machines according to production specifications and blueprints.
• Select appropriate tools, collets, guides, and materials required for each job.
• Load and secure raw materials and verify correct machine alignment.

Quality Control & Inspection:

• Perform in-process quality inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Verify component dimensions meet engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Document inspection results and make real-time adjustments.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot tooling wear, offsets, and minor machine issues.
• Conduct routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Report major malfunctions to maintenance or engineering teams.

Production Efficiency:

• Monitor machine cycle times and adjust to optimize productivity.
• Maintain accurate production logs including scrap, downtime, and quantities.

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow OSHA and facility safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Handle materials and equipment safely.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years experience operating Swiss-style CNC machines (preferably Star).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Preferred:

• Technical trade school or CNC certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 environments.
• Knowledge of G-code and program editing.
• Experience with additional CNC equipment.