Precision Manufacturing Machinist — ISO 13485

TOMZ Manufacturing Corp
  • Berlin, CT
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Make parts that make a difference

    At TOMZ Corporation, we produce high-precision components for the world’s leading medical device companies in a clean, modern, and safe facility. We provide competitive compensation and benefits including 401k, health, dental, vision, and paid time off. We are FDA-registered for Class 2 and Class 3 medical devices and certified to ISO 13485.

    The impact you will have

    Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will set up, run, and sustain production for precision components in a regulated environment—owning the process from machine setup through inspection and documentation.

    Core responsibilities

    • Set up, operate, and maintain Citizen and Tsugami Swiss lathes for both legacy parts and new production orders.
    • Perform offsets and tool changes to maintain throughput with minimal assistance.
    • Execute both scheduled and routine preventive maintenance on Swiss lathes.
    • Inspect components visually and dimensionally using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, thread gauges, comparators, Micro-Hite, CMM, and vision systems.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve complex machine and process issues; lead problem-solving activities.
    • Complete ISO 13485-compliant quality documentation; compile inspection records.
    • Manage material control, identification, and traceability for conforming and nonconforming product.
    • Support Quality Best Practices and drive continuous improvement aligned with GDP/GMP.
    • Use ERP and QMS systems to record inspections and maintain full traceability.
    • Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements to maintain safe working conditions.

    What you bring

    • Experience in Class I, II, and/or III medical device manufacturing within a regulated environment using calibrated equipment and hazardous materials.
    • Strong machine math or shop math skills.
    • Background in regulated manufacturing; aerospace, defense, or automotive experience is relevant.
    • Working knowledge of GMP and ISO standards.
    • Self-starter who collaborates across R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to achieve results with guidance.
    • Knowledge of equipment operation, care, and inspection practices.
    • Ability to use hand-held tools for PM, repairs, and tool changes.
    • Fluent in reading blueprints, specifications, and procedures.
    • Proficiency with GD&T.
    • High attention to detail; able to identify nonconformances and stay organized.

    Education and experience

    • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with directly transferrable work experience (Manufacturing or Engineering discipline preferred).
    • Technical school certification preferred.
    • 2–5 years in a regulated manufacturing environment.

    Preferred skills

    • Clear, effective verbal and written English communication.

    Physical demands and environment

    • Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; team lift or mechanical assist required over 50 pounds.
    • Repetitive hand and arm movements while lifting up to 20 pounds; gripping, twisting, placing components for extended periods; occasional overhead lifting.
    • 20/20 vision (assisted or unassisted) for sorting raw and nonconforming materials; good dexterity for small to medium parts.
    • Exposure to oil, grease, occupational noise, cleaning solvents, dust, metal particles, sparks, coolant, and sharp edges; PPE such as safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, cut-resistant or chemical-resistant gloves, and engineering controls may be required.
    • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

    Equipment you will use

    • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
    • CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)
    • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Index)

    Grow with TOMZ

    Bring your precision mindset to a team that prizes quality and continuous improvement. Work with advanced equipment, build life-impacting products, and grow in a stable, ISO 13485 environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBerlin, CT

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
    • Comparatorunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Traceabilityunmatched
    • Vertical Machiningunmatched

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