CNC Swiss Lathe Machinists/Operators

FlexTrades•Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Lead CNC SWISS Lathe Machinists/Operators for a 3 month Travelling contract to FLORIDA. Flextrades is seeking experienced CNC Swiss Machinists and Operators to support a precision manufacturing client. These roles serve as lead setup resource, focused on programming and proving out new parts on CNC Swiss machines and supporting production as needed. The position also plays a key role in sharing knowledge and best practices with full‑time machinists and operators in a high‑precision, tight‑tolerance environment. Project Specs: 3 month duration onsite in FLORIDA Machinist $38/hr Operator $32/hr 50hrs/week GUARANTEED $45 per diem (tax-free), 7 days a week Private hotel accommodations (we handle the booking) References Required Must pass a background check and drug test Travel time compensation

Requirements

4+ years setting up/operatiing Swiss Lathes
Ability to read customer drawings and CAD models (often SolidWorks), apply GD&T, and work with both standard and metric measurements
Experience working in high‑mix, low‑volume environments while holding very tight tolerances
Experience selecting cutting tools and materials (mainly stainless steel, with some mild steel and plastics), along with strong communication and mentoring skills
CNC Tooling
CNC Programming
CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Responsibilities

Machinist Setup Citizen Swiss Lathes (L12, L20s, L32s) producing Complex parts for Medical field
Complete setups including taking out collets, putting in new collets, and tooling. These are complete setups, not just changeovers.
Select cutting tools and make adjustments for best performance
Responsible for up to 2 machines at a time
Operating CNC Swiss machines (Citizen L12, L20, or L32s), running on G&M code and integrated with bar feeders.
Completing basic offsets and adjustments for part quality and tool wear and troubleshooting when issues occur as a “first responder”.
No speed/feed changes.