Swiss CNC Programmer-Operator | Medical Device Manufacturing
Company: Pave Talent
Location: Hawthorne
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Ready to leverage both your
programming expertise and hands-on Swiss machining skills in
life-saving medical device manufacturing? Join an ISO 13485
certified orthopedic implant manufacturer where your dual skillset
will produce precision bone screws, surgical implants, and critical
healthcare components. About Our Client Pave Talent is hiring on
behalf of our client - a family-founded medical device manufacturer
in Hawthorne, CA specializing in tight-tolerance orthopedic
implants. This ISO 13485 and ISO 14000 certified facility operates
advanced Citizen and Star Swiss CNC equipment with Fanuc controls,
offering talented machinists the opportunity to leverage both
programming and operating skills in a collaborative,
quality-focused environment. Your Impact As a Swiss CNC
Programmer-Operator, you'll bridge the gap between programming and
production, using your Swiss operating experience combined with
programming knowledge to manufacture precision medical components.
You'll work with Siemens NX CAM software (or learn it through
internal training), read and optimize G-code on Fanuc controls, and
ensure every surgical implant meets medical-grade specifications.
Success means producing consistent, in-spec parts while
contributing programming insights to improve processes. This is the
"unicorn" role where your combined programming and operating
abilities are recognized and rewarded. What You'll Do Operate
Citizen and Star Swiss CNC lathes manufacturing precision
orthopedic implants, bone screws, and surgical instruments to exact
specifications Apply programming knowledge to read, interpret, and
optimize G-code on Fanuc controls for efficient production
Collaborate with programming team or utilize Siemens NX CAM
software to develop and modify CNC programs as needed Use precision
measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges,
and CMMs to verify parts meet tight tolerances (often /- 0.0005")
Interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings with GD&T
callouts specific to medical device manufacturing standards
Troubleshoot machining issues by understanding both the programming
logic and machine operation to resolve problems quickly Work with
setup technicians or perform your own setups (training available)
to prepare machines for production runs Maintain detailed
production logs and quality documentation per ISO 13485
requirements in regulated medical environment Contribute to
continuous improvement initiatives using your programming insights
to enhance efficiency and quality What You Bring - Required Minimum
3 years of hands-on Swiss lathe operating experience (Citizen,
Star, or similar Swiss-type CNC machines) Programming experience or
strong programming aptitude - ability to read/modify G-code,
understanding of toolpaths and machining logic Proficiency with
Fanuc controls and ability to troubleshoot programs at the machine
level Blueprint reading skills with strong understanding of
GD&T principles Experience with precision measuring instruments
and ability to verify dimensions to /- 0.001" or tighter Local to
Hawthorne/Los Angeles area or willing to commute Authorized to work
in the US without sponsorship What You Bring - Preferred Experience
with Siemens NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, or other CAM programming
software Background in medical device, dental implant, or aerospace
manufacturing (tight-tolerance precision work) Setup experience on
Swiss lathes - ability to perform your own machine setups
Familiarity with titanium, stainless steel, or other implant-grade
materials Experience with Citizen DECO or Star SR series machines
specifically Knowledge of ISO 13485 or other quality management
systems What's In It For You
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