Machinist II

Job Description

Machinist 2

Machinist 2 will work with Swiss-type Citizen CNC machines to produce high-precision components. This mid-level role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in Swiss CNC machining who can set up machines, perform offsets, troubleshoot minor issues, and ensure consistent part quality with minimal supervision.

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt  Position Type: Full-time (Occasional Overtime Required)

Hours: 40 hrs     Schedule: M-F

Reports to: KeyLink Production Manager

Key Roles

• Utilize advanced Machinery and software through operating CNC & Secondary Machinery
• Ensure Quality of parts and process
• Working to Standard
• Machine breakdown and setup
• Training team members (Machinist 1)
• Guarantee home keeping needs are met
• Basic mechanical problem solving

Key Competencies

• Willingness to learn and follow directions
• Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments
• Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Citizen Swiss-type CNC lathes to produce complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine machining operations.
• Adjust machine settings, perform offsets, and change tooling as required to maintain part specifications.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, optical comparators, etc.).
• Maintain accurate production records, including job travelers, inspection logs, and material usage.
• Collaborate with quality control and engineering teams to optimize machining processes and resolve technical issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and tooling.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities for process efficiency, tool life, and cycle time.
• Train or assist in guiding entry-level machinists (Machinist I) when needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or apprenticeship preferred. 

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience operating and setting up Citizen Swiss-style CNC machines. 

• Proficient in blueprint reading, and the use of precision inspection tools. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to make real-time adjustments to maintain part conformity. 

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., medical, aerospace, automotive) is a plus. 

• Familiarity with G-code and conversational programming a plus. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Good communication and teamwork skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with multiple Citizen models (e.g., L-series, M-series, A32, etc.) 

• Knowledge of bar feeders, part catchers, and high-volume production environments 

• CNC program editing experience is a plus 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions. 

Machinist 2