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Swiss Lathe Machinist Pinnacle Partners, Inc. - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Temp-to-hire | Full-time $24 - $32 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Blueprint specification interpretation Tooling Machining fixtures Industrial equipment adjustment Machine troubleshooting Machining tool setup Equipment troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Dimensional measurements CNC quality inspection Precision measurement in machining CNC G-code Programming Technical troubleshooting support Mechanical troubleshooting Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Production troubleshooting Full Job Description About the Role Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for a CNC Machinist - Swiss Lathe Machinist on behalf of a client in Lexington, Kentucky. We are seeking an experienced precision machinist to set up and operate Swiss CNC lathes while producing components to tight tolerances. This is a hands-on machining position focused on CNC setup, machine-side G-code adjustments, precision measurement, troubleshooting, and maintaining quality throughout production runs.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and operate Swiss CNC lathes, with equipment most closely aligning with Citizen and Star Swiss machines. Machine precision components to tolerances down to .0001" while independently measuring and verifying parts. Perform CNC setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and machine preparation for production runs. Understand and make necessary G-code settings and adjustments at the machine. Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, sketches, dimensions, and tolerances to determine machining requirements. Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional accuracy. Perform first-article inspections and ongoing in-process inspections throughout production runs. Identify dimensional drift and make appropriate offsets, tooling changes, or machine adjustments to bring parts back into specification. Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality problems. Prepare tooling requirements according to setup instructions for each job. Efficiently operate multiple CNC machines while maintaining productivity and quality expectations. Cross-train within Quality Control and on other machines throughout the shop.

Requirements:

5+ years of CNC machining experience, ideally within Swiss or CNC Lathe/turning. Proven ability to machine and independently measure precision components to tolerances down to .0001". Experience measuring your own parts and taking ownership of dimensional accuracy. Strong proficiency with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools. Strong CNC setup experience, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and machine preparation. Understanding of G-code settings at the machine and ability to make edits, offsets, and adjustments. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and machining instructions. Ability to identify when a part is drifting out of tolerance and determine the appropriate machine, tooling, or offset adjustment. Strong mechanical aptitude and machining troubleshooting skills. High School Diploma or equivalent. Comfortable working in a hands-on machine-shop environment.

Preferred:

5+ years of direct Swiss machining experience. Citizen or Star Swiss experience. Strong Swiss setup experience. Experience operating multiple CNC machines simultaneously. Conversational programming experience. Vocational or technical machining education. Knowledge of technical math, including geometry and trigonometry. Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Forklift or material-handling experience.

Benefits Overview:

Competitive pay of approximately $24-$32 per hour, depending on experience. 4-day, 10-hour work week. 1st shift schedule. Medical insurance. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Life insurance. Short-Term Disability. Long-Term Disability. 401(k) with company match. 80 hours of PTO at the beginning of January. Additional 40 hours of PTO after 5 years. Paid Christmas shutdown. Explore More Engineering Opportunities This role falls within our Engineering/Manufacturing division, where we specialize in placing professionals in areas such as: Mechanical/Electrical Engineer Manufacturing/Process Engineer Controls Engineer Designer/Drafter Operations (Plant Engineering) Explore additional Engineering roles and learn more about how we support Engineering professionals: Find Jobs or Manufacturing & Engineering Opportunities #ENG123 About Pinnacle Partners For more than two decades, Pinnacle Partners has been connecting top talent with leading employers across Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, and other cities throughout the Midwest. We specialize in Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Human Resources, and Engineering/Manufacturing, offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Job Details Lexington, KY Onsite Up to $32 per Hour Direct Hire