Swiss Lathe Set-Up Machinist - Day Shift [Immediate Start]
Company: Goodwin Recruiting
Location: Watertown
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Join Our Growing Precision Machining Team! Be part of a company
where quality craftsmanship and employee ownership drive everything
we do. We’re seeking a skilled Swiss Lathe Set-Up Machinist to work
with advanced CNC technology in a supportive, professional, and
forward-thinking environment. Position: Swiss Lathe Set-Up
Machinist Benefits & Compensation - Pay: $24–$32 per hour (based on
experience) - Schedule: Day Shift, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Workweek:
Four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday - Insurance: Medical, dental,
and vision coverage - Retirement: 401(k) with company match - Paid
Time Off: Vacation and holidays - Growth: Ongoing training and
career advancement opportunities. Qualifications & Requirements -
Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, including strong Swiss
lathe set-up skills - alternatively CNC lathe twin turret and twin
spindle machines - Proven ability to set up, prove out, edit, and
operate Swiss-style CNC lathes or twin turret and twin spindle
lathes - Skilled in reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T
specifications - Strong understanding of cutting tool applications
and adjustments for optimal machining performance - Must hold a
valid driver’s license. Key Responsibilities - Perform complete
set-ups and changeovers on Swiss CNC lathes - Edit and troubleshoot
G-code programs as needed - Verify part dimensions using inspection
tools, CMM, and optical measurement systems - Accurately record
production data, part counts, and scrap in the ERP system -
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area - Conduct basic
machine maintenance and monitor tooling conditions Preferred
Background & Skills - Experience machining complex lathe / Swiss
lathe components - Familiar with JobBOSS or similar ERP systems -
Background in medical device or aerospace machining - Strong
problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset -
Able to mentor junior machinists and share technical expertise. If
you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and teamwork, we’d love
to have you on our team. Apply today!
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