Swiss CNC Turning Machinist — Medical Implants

Join Avalign Integrated Medical in Mentor, OH on our 3rd shift and help craft life-changing components. In this role, you will operate conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate parts that meet exacting customer specifications—primarily on Star Swiss equipment producing precision medical implants.

A day in this role

• Begin your 3rd shift by reviewing setup sheets, blueprints, and work orders, confirming job priorities and customer requirements.
• Independently set up Star CNC Swiss lathes, dialing in offsets, loading tools, and making adjustments to hold tight tolerances.
• Run first-piece parts, perform inspections with micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators, and document results in first-piece inspection logs.
• Maintain strict ID & traceability for every component, updating maintenance records and work orders as you go.
• Execute routine and daily preventive maintenance (P.M.) to keep machines production-ready.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to refine machining parameters and optimize cycle times without compromising quality.
• Keep your cell organized and safe using 5S principles.

Core responsibilities

• Operate CNC Swiss lathes and, as needed, conventional and special-purpose machinery to produce medical-grade parts to print.
• Interpret blueprints, setup documentation, and work instructions; verify parts meet customer specifications.
• Perform tool changes, wear adjustments, and offsets to sustain tolerance and surface finish requirements.
• Record production activities, including inspection results, work orders, and maintenance logs.
• Follow rigorous quality procedures and traceability protocols throughout production.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years operating and setting up CNC lathe machines.
• At least 1 year of blueprint reading experience.
• Minimum 1 year with GD&T and measuring tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

Proficiencies

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star Swiss focus)

Be part of a team that turns precise programming and careful setup into components that matter for patients and clinicians—every single shift.