CNC Swiss Turning Technician — Citizen (Mitsubishi Controls)

Role Overview

Operate and set up Citizen Swiss-type CNC lathes (L20/L32, Mitsubishi controls) to produce high-quality parts, maintain open production communication, and support continuous improvement of setup and machining practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Run Citizen Swiss machines (L32, L20) independently and efficiently.
• Interpret blueprints to plan and verify machining operations.
• Set tool wear and geometry offsets; establish longitudinal and diameter settings.
• Perform tool changes; apply insert nomenclature knowledge.
• Execute bar feeder changeovers.
• Use inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gage, no-go gauges) to validate dimensions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for production and quality records.
• Route any machine or process malfunctions to the appropriate personnel promptly.
• Contribute to best-practice development that improves quality and throughput.

Required Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience on Swiss-type equipment.
• At least 2 years of CNC machine setup experience.
• High school-level math, reading, and problem-solving (12th grade equivalency).
• Technical college training in machining is highly desirable.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and understanding GD&T.

Technical Competencies

• Inspection: micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and no-go gauges.
• Programming: ability to perform program edits is a plus.
• Setup depth: advanced setup capability is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Strong hand–eye coordination.
• Ability to bend, lift, and move between workstations; alternate sitting and standing.
• Lift 25–35 lbs regularly; occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks for more than 8 hours per day; weekends as required.
• Read fine print; distinguish colors.
• Reach machine controls located approximately five feet above floor level.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe boots.

Shift & Premium

Second shift operates four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday; overtime available Friday or Saturday. Includes a 10% hourly premium.