Title: Sr. Swiss Machinist Location: South Orange County Type: Direct Hire – Benefited Shift: 2nd (2pm – 11pm, M-F) Compensation: $80k-$100k /yr.
Company Overview Our South Orange County client is an advanced precision manufacturing organization supporting the production of complex components used within sophisticated electronic instrumentation, aerospace, communications, semiconductor, and high-technology applications.
Operating within an engineering-driven manufacturing environment, this organization specializes in the production of extremely small, close-tolerance machined components requiring exceptional dimensional control, surface finish quality, and process repeatability.
Their facility combines advanced Swiss-style CNC machining, precision metrology, process engineering, and high-end manufacturing practices to support products where precision and reliability are mission critical. This is a clean, technically sophisticated machining environment focused on quality, process ownership, and continuous improvement rather than simple production machining.
The organization offers long-term stability, modern equipment, strong engineering support, and the opportunity to work on highly specialized precision components in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Swiss CNC Machinist to support swing shift machining operations within a high-precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for the setup, operation, troubleshooting, optimization, and quality control of Swiss-style CNC lathes producing extremely small, high-precision machined components. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on machining ability, advanced troubleshooting skills, and experience maintaining dimensional consistency on tight-tolerance turned parts. This position requires someone capable of independently owning machining processes from setup through first article approval while maintaining strict adherence to quality and process control standards. Candidates from precision manufacturing environments supporting aerospace, medical device, instrumentation, semiconductor, RF/microwave, optics, or similar high-tolerance industries are highly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Independently setup and operate CNC Swiss-style lathes during swing shift operations
Perform complete machine setups including tooling selection, offsets, program verification, and first article inspection
Produce extremely small, close-tolerance machined components requiring exceptional dimensional and surface finish control
Make real-time machining adjustments involving tooling offsets, feeds, speeds, and process parameters to maintain process stability
Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, chatter, burr formation, machine alarms, and surface finish defects
Utilize advanced metrology equipment to verify part quality and maintain compliance with engineering specifications
Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, setup sheets, and process documentation
Grind, sharpen, and recondition carbide and HSS cutting tools as required
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate production, quality, downtime, and inspection documentation
Support preventive maintenance activities and routine machine readiness checks
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused machining environment
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desired:
Swiss-style CNC lathes such as: Star, Tsugami, Citizen, or Tornos
Strong working knowledge of FANUC CNC controls
Precision machining of miniature or micro-scale turned components
Advanced metrology and inspection equipment
Tool grinding and tool reconditioning
CNC program editing and optimization
Tight-tolerance machining environments requiring high process repeatability
Materials including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, and engineering plastics
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience operating and setting up CNC Swiss-style lathes
Strong troubleshooting ability within high-precision machining environments