CNC Swiss Machinist - Star Lathe

🔍 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: 2nd Shift (2 openings) & 3rd Shift (1 opening)
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 running Star lathes 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:

• Operate Star 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: Star 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 and setting up multiple Swiss-type machines (Star or Citizen) 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
• Steady 2nd and 3rd shift schedule
• 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)

Benefits (Day 1 Eligibility):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 3.5 weeks PTO
• Additional benefits and wellness programs

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift (2 openings)
• 3rd Shift (1 opening)
• Full-time
• Overtime as needed

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.