Swiss CNC Operator (Citizen)

🔎 At a glance

Company: Custom Tool & Machine
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Pay: $23.00–$28.00/hr DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: First Shift • Flexible Start Between 5:30–8:00 AM
Experience: 1+ Years CNC Experience
Machines: Swiss-Style CNC Lathes
Machine Brand: Citizen Experience Is a Plus

👍 Why join Custom Tool & Machine?

Custom Tool & Machine is looking for a dependable CNC operator who wants to build a career in Swiss machining without being expected to walk in as a fully experienced setup machinist or programmer.

You’ll operate established jobs, inspect precision-machined parts and make basic tool-wear adjustments with training and support available when needed. If you already have direct Swiss CNC experience—especially with Citizen machines—you’ll be considered toward the upper end of the pay range. Candidates coming from a general CNC lathe background may also be considered if they’re ready to learn.

Custom Tool & Machine has been serving customers from its Roanoke, Virginia facility since 1992. The company produces precision components, tooling, fixtures and assemblies for demanding industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive and transportation.

This is a first-shift opportunity with flexible starting hours, weekly pay and a clear path toward more advanced Swiss setup, programming or leadership responsibilities.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

• Operate Swiss CNC lathes using established setups and work instructions
• Load bar stock and monitor the machine and bar feeder during production
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers and applicable gages
• Make basic tool-wear offset adjustments to maintain part dimensions
• Change inserts and tools as instructed
• Monitor tool condition, surface finish, chip control and coolant flow
• Recognize machining or quality problems and ask for assistance when needed
• Record inspection results and production information accurately
• Communicate machine issues and important information to supervisors and other operators
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area

🛠️ Machines, controls & inspection equipment

Machines: Swiss-style CNC lathes and bar feeders
Machine brand: Citizen experience is a plus
Inspection equipment: Micrometers • Calipers • Applicable Production Gages

Independent Swiss setup and programming experience is not required. Additional training and technical support will be provided as needed.

⭐ Shop highlights

• Established precision manufacturer founded in 1992
• Full-time, first-shift position
• Flexible starting hours
• Swiss machining training and support
• Citizen Swiss experience is valued
• Precision work for demanding industries
• Weekly pay
• Tool and boot allowance
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Advancement into setup, programming or leadership

🔩 Materials you'll work with

Custom Tool & Machine works with a range of materials, including:

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Titanium
• Molybdenum
• Engineered plastics

Specific materials will vary by job and customer requirements.

✅ What we're looking for

Required:

• 1+ years of CNC machining or CNC equipment experience
• Ability to read basic blueprints and dimensional tolerances
• Experience using micrometers, calipers or similar inspection equipment
• Basic understanding of cutting tools and tool-wear offsets
• Dependable attendance and close attention to detail
• Willingness to communicate when a machining or quality issue arises
• Team-oriented attitude

Preferred:

• Previous experience operating Swiss-style CNC equipment
• Citizen Swiss machining experience
• General CNC lathe experience with an interest in learning Swiss machining
• Experience monitoring bar-fed production equipment

Full Swiss setup and programming experience are not required. Candidates with more advanced Swiss setup or programming skills may be considered for a higher-level opportunity.

👍 Why you'll like working here

You’ll be able to develop valuable Swiss machining experience without being left on your own to figure everything out. Established setups, clear work instructions and additional support will be available when needed.

Custom Tool & Machine is looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate parts, communicates when something does not look right and wants to keep developing their machining skills. Strong performance can lead to additional responsibility in Swiss setup, programming or leadership.

💰 Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $23.00–$28.00/hr, based on experience

Candidates with direct Swiss CNC experience will be considered toward the upper end of the range.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement-plan match
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Tool and boot allowance
• Career-development opportunities

Schedule:

Full-time, first shift with flexible starting hours between 5:30 and 8:00 a.m., provided your schedule supports production requirements.

Work beyond 5:00 p.m. requires prior authorization. Occasional overtime may be available or required depending on production needs.

🏭 About Custom Tool & Machine

Custom Tool & Machine is a precision manufacturing company located in Roanoke, Virginia. Founded in 1992, the company provides Swiss machining, CNC turning, multi-axis milling, tooling, fixtures, prototyping, engineering, assembly and inspection services.

Its capabilities include Swiss CNC machines, live-tooling CNC lathes with bar feeders, high-speed milling and 3D and 4-axis machining. The company works with materials ranging from aluminum and engineered plastics to stainless steel, titanium and molybdenum.

Custom Tool & Machine serves customers across aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, transportation and other demanding industries. The company is also ITAR registered and committed to producing consistent, high-quality precision components.

🚀 Apply today

If you have CNC operating experience and want an opportunity to develop your Swiss machining skills with an established Roanoke manufacturer, apply today through hireCNC.