Swiss‑Type Sliding Headstock Lathe Machinist

Mace Precision Machining; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

PTO

401(k) with company match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Mace Machine LLC in Exeter, NH, seeks an experienced machinist to operate Citizen Swiss-style CNC lathes, load bar stock, and run established programs with strong attention to precision. You will perform tool changes, apply wear offsets, and participate in first-article and in-process inspections to ensure quality.

Join a collaborative shop that values ideas and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow in setup, troubleshooting, inspection, and programming as the company expands its

Qualifications

• Prior experience with Swiss-type CNCs or equivalent CNC turning equipment.
• Blueprint fluency, including dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T.
• Use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, gage pins, optical inspection tools, and related hand metrology.

Responsibilities

• Operate Citizen Swiss-style CNC lathes to produce high-precision components and load bar stock.
• Run to established programs, setup sheets, travelers, and work instructions; perform tool changes as needed.
• Conduct first-article and in-process inspections; document results and production records.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Metrology

CNC setup

Tool wear detection

Attention to detail

Quality-driven

Tools

Citizen Swiss Lathe

FANUC controls

Mitsubishi controls

Job description

Swiss‑Type Sliding Headstock Lathe MachinistMace Machine LLC | Exeter, NHBuild ultra-precise, small-diameter parts for aerospace, defense, RF/microwave, electronics, and other demanding sectors—all on modern Citizen Swiss equipment in a collaborative shop that values your ideas.Role SnapshotOperate Citizen Swiss-style CNC lathes to produce high-precision components.Load bar stock; oversee bar feeders and machine performance.Run to established programs, setup sheets, travelers, and work instructions.Swap tools/inserts as needed; replace worn or damaged cutting edges.Apply wear offsets and size adjustments informed by inspection.Check parts for feature size, finish, and visual integrity.Perform first-article and in-process inspections with precision metrology.Document inspection results and complete required production records.Flag and communicate tooling, tolerance, and machine-performance issues.Support setups and changeovers where experience allows.Maintain 5S: clean, organized, safe work area.Drive improvements in quality, productivity, and process stability.Follow all quality, safety, FOD, and material-handling standards.Skills & ExperiencePrior experience with Swiss-type CNCs or equivalent CNC turning equipment.Exposure to Citizen machines and FANUC or Mitsubishi controls preferred.Blueprint fluency, including dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T.Use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, gage pins, optical inspection tools, and related hand metrology.Comfortable making tool offsets and routine machine tweaks.Able to recognize tool wear, dimensional drift, and production issues.Detail-focused, quality-driven, process-oriented.Dependable teammate who delivers repeatable outcomes with limited supervision.Minor program edits are a plus—not a requirement. Aerospace/defense or AS9100 background beneficial but not required.Perks & GrowthCompetitive compensation based on capabilityHealth insurance contributionPTO401(k) with company matchOvertime opportunitiesChallenging, varied work on modern Citizen Swiss machineryTeam-first culture where operator input shapes improvementDevelopment in setup, troubleshooting, inspection, and programmingCareer advancement as the company expandsAbout the WorkYou’ll join a precision shop focused on small-diameter components for high-reliability applications. We emphasize collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement—your voice will be heard and your problem-solving will matter.Preferred ProficienciesGD&TEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyMachine Geometry & AlignmentMachine Setups for Production RunsMachines & TechnologiesCNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen; experience with Star or Tsugami is transferable)Programming experience is not required; the ability to make minor edits is appreciated. If precision and consistency are your strengths, we’d love to talk.