🔎 At a Glance
Company: Viant Medical
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
Shift: 3rd Shift (Night Shift)
Shift Differential: 15%
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid-level (2+ years CNC Swiss machining)
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support ongoing production demand within Viant Medical’s Fort Wayne facility. CNC Swiss Machinists in this position are essential to producing tight-tolerance medical components used in life-saving and life-enhancing medical devices, where precision, consistency, and quality are critical.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up, operate, and maintain CNC Swiss lathes with minimal supervision
- Perform tooling changes and manage offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy
- Run multiple machines while managing production throughput
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and vision systems
- Hold tight tolerances required for medical manufacturing
- Deburr, buff, and finish parts to print specifications
- Troubleshoot machining issues independently and make necessary corrections
- Complete production documentation accurately to maintain traceability
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and uphold 5S standards
- Support and assist other machinists as needed
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Machines, Controls & Inspection
You’ll work with precision equipment and inspection tools such as:
- Machines: CNC Swiss-type lathes
- Inspection Tools:
- Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges
- Depth & chamfer gauges
- Optical comparator
- Thread, ring, plug, and pin gages
- Keyence Vision System
- Support Equipment: Manual machine tools and press equipment
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Medical-grade metals and precision components
(Specific materials vary by program)
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 2+ years of CNC Swiss machining experience (or journeyman-level skills)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
- Solid understanding of shop math and precision measurement
- Ability to work independently and follow written/verbal instructions
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and handling materials up to 30 lbs
Preferred (Not Required):
- Medical device manufacturing experience
- Experience running multiple Swiss machines simultaneously
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S environments
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Viant Medical because of:
- Clean, climate-controlled, and well-organized shop environment
- Stable night-shift schedule with shift premium
- Strong quality systems and clear expectations
- Competitive pay with excellent PTO and benefits
- Opportunities to grow within a global medical device manufacturer
- Work that directly supports life-saving medical technologies
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay: Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and skill level)
Shift Premium: +15% for 3rd shift
Benefits (Day 1 Eligibility):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 3.5 weeks PTO
- Additional benefits and wellness programs
Schedule:
- 3rd Shift (Night Shift)
- Full-time
- Overtime as needed
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Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.