CNC Swiss Lathe Setup Machinist

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

Craft components that make a difference At our precision shop, every part tells a story—whether it’s safeguarding communications, advancing medical devices, enabling aerospace missions, or supporting defense systems. As a CNC Swiss Lathe Setup Machinist, you will transform prints into perfectly executed parts using advanced Swiss-type turning centers, producing diameters from 1/16" to 1 1/2". How you’ll contribute You’ll lead setups, select tooling, establish offsets, and perform minor program edits to ensure reliable, repeatable results. You’ll verify features with metrology instruments and an optical comparator, maintaining tight tolerances and clean finishes. Alongside a collaborative, small team, you’ll share insights, improve processes, and celebrate wins as parts move from prototype to production. What’s in it for you Experience-based, competitive compensation Sign-on bonus after successful completion of a probationary period Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement plan with company contribution A supportive, small-company atmosphere that values your voice Professional development and advancement opportunities Your background Hands-on experience with Swiss-style lathes Fluency in reading and interpreting blueprints Skilled in changing tools, applying offsets, and making minor programming edits Knowledgeable in tooling choices, setups, and workholding strategies Comfortable using precision measuring tools and optical comparators Position details Full-time role Overtime available as needed If you take pride in precision and enjoy solving machining challenges, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Swiss-style lathes
• Fluency in reading and interpreting blueprints
• Skilled in changing tools, applying offsets, and making minor programming edits
• Knowledgeable in tooling choices, setups, and workholding strategies
• Comfortable using precision measuring tools and optical comparators

Responsibilities

• lead setups
• select tooling
• establish offsets
• perform minor program edits to ensure reliable, repeatable results
• verify features with metrology instruments and an optical comparator
• maintaining tight tolerances and clean finishes
• share insights
• improve processes

Benefits

• Experience-based, competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus after successful completion of a probationary period
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement plan with company contribution
• A supportive, small-company atmosphere that values your voice
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed