Swiss CNC Turning Setup Specialist — Medical Devices

Avalign Technologies•Fort Wayne, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Step into the role Walk into a temperature-controlled shop, pull up your ERP-dispatched work order, and ready a Citizen or Tsugami Swiss-type lathe for a new medical implant. You verify tooling, dial in offsets, run a first-piece, and fine-tune code to hit spec. Between runs, you mentor teammates, keep setup docs up-to-date under change control, and push continuous improvement so parts ship on time and right the first time. What you'll take on day-to-day Set up and change over Swiss-style CNC lathes for production and NPI parts, including tool changes, offsets, and program debugging/optimization. Operate and care for Swiss lathes, finishing equipment, hand tools, and fixtures; perform deburr and cosmetic finishing as needed. Read blueprints, inspection check sheets, and work instructions to translate requirements into process steps. Measure with calipers, micrometers, height stands, and comparators to validate features and dimensions. Use ERP and machine monitoring tools to manage work orders, track production, and capture quality checks electronically. Provide clear, detailed feedback to CNC programmers; maintain current setup documentation within change control procedures. Guide teammates in your area to maximize machine utilization and throughput; assist with training when needed. Drive quality and delivery improvements within the cell and execute the production plan for on-time delivery. Shifts & premium pay 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM 2nd or 3rd Shift: Monday–Thursday (4:30 PM–3:00 AM or 7:30 PM–6:00 AM) Weekend Shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (work 36 hours, get paid for 40) Premium: 15% for all weekend and off-shift hours What you bring High school diploma or equivalent (advanced technical training preferred). 5+ years operating Swiss-style lathes in manufacturing. Experience with Citizen, Tsugami, or similar platforms preferred. Broad knowledge of machines, tooling, measurement, and gauging; strong grasp of production processes. Mastery of setups, blueprint interpretation, routers, and setup files. Understanding of functional/cosmetic requirements to ensure quality assembly. Working knowledge of basic CNC programming. Strong verbal communication skills; effective across production, management, and technical teams. Familiarity with lean principles and objectives. Ability to follow direction and execute tasks as assigned by a supervisor. Commitment to core values and professional conduct. Working knowledge of Avalign's Quality System, including comfort with Measurement Instruction Sheet layout/purpose and adherence to Avalign's Compliance Policies. Who you are Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, high-mix environment. Quick study eager to deepen manufacturing knowledge. Dependable and punctual when it counts most. Team-first collaborator with an open, positive approach. Planner who can coordinate and execute across teams. Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal). What you won’t experience here Stagnation—there’s real room to learn and advance. Monotony—high product variety keeps the work engaging. Anonymity—we’re a tight-knit team that has each other’s backs. Rewards & benefits Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid vacation plus 10 observed paid holidays annually. Employer-funded Basic Life and AD&D. Employer-funded short- and long-term disability. Tuition reimbursement. 401(k) with company match. Generous employee referral bonuses. Growth-focused, performance-driven culture that promotes from within. Temperature-controlled environment. Community involvement and giving programs. Additional resources such as travel assistance and EAP.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (advanced technical training preferred).
5+ years operating Swiss-style lathes in manufacturing.
Experience with Citizen, Tsugami, or similar platforms preferred.
Broad knowledge of machines, tooling, measurement, and gauging; strong grasp of production processes.
Mastery of setups, blueprint interpretation, routers, and setup files.
Understanding of functional/cosmetic requirements to ensure quality assembly.
Working knowledge of basic CNC programming.
Strong verbal communication skills; effective across production, management, and technical teams.
Familiarity with lean principles and objectives.
Ability to follow direction and execute tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Commitment to core values and professional conduct.
Working knowledge of Avalign's Quality System, including comfort with Measurement Instruction Sheet layout/purpose and adherence to Avalign's Compliance Policies.

Responsibilities

Set up and change over Swiss-style CNC lathes for production and NPI parts, including tool changes, offsets, and program debugging/optimization.
Operate and care for Swiss lathes, finishing equipment, hand tools, and fixtures; perform deburr and cosmetic finishing as needed.
Read blueprints, inspection check sheets, and work instructions to translate requirements into process steps.
Measure with calipers, micrometers, height stands, and comparators to validate features and dimensions.
Use ERP and machine monitoring tools to manage work orders, track production, and capture quality checks electronically.
Provide clear, detailed feedback to CNC programmers; maintain current setup documentation within change control procedures.
Guide teammates in your area to maximize machine utilization and throughput; assist with training when needed.
Drive quality and delivery improvements within the cell and execute the production plan for on-time delivery.