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CNC Machinist

Trillium Staffing is now seeking CNC Swiss Machinists / Programmers in Roanoke, Virginia!

To prevent poaching or client identification by competitors, the specific machine brand (Citizen) has been generalized to industry-standard terms (Swiss-style / sliding headstock), and GibbsCAM has been repositioned as a generic CAM software bonus to reflect your conversation with the client.

Compensation:
-Operator Level: $23.00 – $28.00 / hr
-Setup Machinist: $28.00 – $35.00 / hr
-Programmer / Setup: $35.00 – $45.00 / hr

A premier manufacturing partner is seeking Swiss Turning Machinist professionals across multiple skill tiers to join a precision production team. This role covers responsibilities from production operation through advanced setup and programming. For entry-to-mid-level operators, this position serves as a direct career growth opportunity to hone your skills, learn advanced machining techniques, and progressively develop into setup and programming responsibilities through hands-on mentorship.

Duties and Responsibilities
-Production Operations: Efficiently load and unload raw materials and components from Swiss-style CNC lathes.
-Quality Assurance: Perform precise in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and indicators to ensure adherence to quality standards.
-Process Monitoring: Monitor active machine operations, track tool wear, adjust offsets, and report any abnormal machining conditions.
-Documentation: Follow job travelers, work instructions, and safety protocols while accurately recording part counts and quality data.
-Technical Setup & Programming (For Advanced Tiers): Set up tooling, guide bushings, collets, and bar feeders. Write, edit, and optimize programs at the machine using G-code or CAM software.
-Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively across shifts regarding machining issues, support operator training, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

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Qualifications
-Experience: 1+ years of experience operating CNC or Swiss-style machines is preferred (3+ years of dedicated setup/programming required for higher pay tiers).
-Technical Skills: A solid understanding of basic Swiss turning principles, multi-axis machining, or machining practices.
-Print Reading: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings (familiarity with GD&T is highly valued for setup/programming roles).

Preferred Experience: Experience with Swiss-style CNC lathes and familiarity with CAM programming or editing software is a plus (not required).

Trillium Staffing has been recruiting and hiring CNC talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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