CNC Swiss-Lathe Setup Machinist

CNC Swiss-Lathe Setup Machinist – Day Shift

📍 Location: Marquette, MI (Relocation Assistance Available)
💰 Pay: $30.00 – $40.00/hour + Sign-On Bonus
🕒 Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday–Friday
🏭 Department: Operations
👤 Reports To: CNC Turning Manager

🔧 About the Company

Mount Mfg is an orthopedic contract manufacturing company specializing in high-precision implants and surgical instruments. Our operation is ISO 13485:2016 certified and FDA registered, supporting the commercialization and production of advanced medical devices.

We operate in a modern, clean manufacturing environment and continue to grow rapidly — offering long-term stability and career growth for experienced CNC Swiss machinists.

🛠 What You’ll Do

As a CNC Swiss-Lathe Setup Machinist, you’ll play a key role in producing complex, high-precision medical components.

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Swiss lathes (sliding headstock)
• Install tooling, set offsets, configure workholding, and manage high- and low-pressure coolant systems
• Apply conventional Swiss machining methods to produce tight-tolerance parts
• Make minor program adjustments when approved (feeds & speeds, deburring passes, sequence changes)
• Perform and document in-process inspections using proper GDP practices
• Assist coworkers with troubleshooting machining issues
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Participate in pre-production meetings as required
• Act as a mentor and technical resource for new CNC operators
• Contribute positively to a team-focused, high-performance shop culture

✅ What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of CNC machining experience
• 2+ years of CNC Swiss-lathe setup experience (required)
• Strong understanding of Swiss-type machining and tooling strategies
• Ability to read and interpret complex prints and GD&T
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR Part 820 (preferred, not required)
• Exposure to related processes is a plus:
  • CNC milling & turning
  • Blast finishing
  • Laser marking
  • Cleaning & passivation
  • Anodization, heat treatment, forming

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

💵 Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay:
  • $31–$35/hr (mid-level experience)
  • $36–$40/hr (senior-level Swiss setup experience)
• Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Full benefits package including:
  • 🧾 401(k) with company match
  • 🩺 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 💼 Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • ❤️ Life insurance
  • 🏖 Paid Time Off
  • 🕒 Flexible scheduling

✈ Travel Requirements

• Minimal
• Occasional technical training or workshops

📍 Why Marquette, MI?

Marquette offers an exceptional quality of life with:

• Short commutes and affordable living
• Access to Lake Superior and year-round outdoor recreation
• A tight-knit, welcoming community
• Relocation support to make your move seamless

👉 Apply today if you’re a Swiss-lathe setup machinist looking for steady day-shift hours, strong pay, and the opportunity to work on high-precision medical device components in a growing, modern shop.