Swiss Lathe Set-Up Machinist – Day Shift

Recruiting Partner: Frans Stofberg

Watertown, Wisconsin | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $47,840 to $66,560 | Job ID: 166446

Job Summary

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Join Our Growing Precision Machining Team!

Be part of a company where quality craftsmanship and employee ownership drive everything we do. We’re seeking a skilled Swiss Lathe Set-Up Machinist to work with advanced CNC technology in a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking environment.

Position: Swiss Lathe Set-Up Machinist

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay: $24–$32 per hour (based on experience)
  • Schedule: Day Shift, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Workweek: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday
  • Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation and holidays
  • Growth: Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, including strong Swiss lathe set-up skills – alternatively CNC lathe twin turret and twin spindle machines
  • Proven ability to set up, prove out, edit, and operate Swiss-style CNC lathes or twin turret and twin spindle lathes
  • Skilled in reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T specifications
  • Strong understanding of cutting tool applications and adjustments for optimal machining performance
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform complete set-ups and changeovers on Swiss CNC lathes
  • Edit and troubleshoot G-code programs as needed
  • Verify part dimensions using inspection tools, CMM, and optical measurement systems
  • Accurately record production data, part counts, and scrap in the ERP system
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Conduct basic machine maintenance and monitor tooling conditions

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience machining complex lathe / Swiss lathe components
  • Familiar with JobBOSS or similar ERP systems
  • Background in medical device or aerospace machining
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Able to mentor junior machinists and share technical expertise.

If you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and teamwork, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 166446

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Recruiting Partner