Armo Tool is looking for an experienced Swiss Lathe Programmer/Operator to join our team in London, Ontario.
This is an opportunity for a skilled machinist who takes pride in precision work and is comfortable programming, setting up, and operating CNC Swiss-style lathes to manufacture complex, tight-tolerance components.
We're looking for someone who understands the complete machining process and can independently take a job from drawing and programming through setup, first-off inspection, troubleshooting, and production.
If you have hands-on Swiss machining experience, strong programming and setup skills, and enjoy solving machining challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Swiss Lathe Programmer/Operator, you will:
- Program, set up, and operate CNC Swiss-style lathes.
- Develop and optimize CNC programs, tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and GD&T.
- Complete machine setups, including tooling, collets, guide bushings, offsets, and material loading.
- Perform first-off inspections and make necessary program, tooling, and machine adjustments.
- Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and optical inspection equipment.
- Monitor production and make adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy, repeatability, and part quality.
- Troubleshoot programming, tooling, machine, and process issues.
- Optimize cycle times and machining processes while maintaining quality and tool life.
- Work with live tooling, sub-spindles, cross drilling, milling, and other multi-axis operations as required.
- Accurately complete required production and quality documentation.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to troubleshoot and resolve technical or quality issues.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous hands-on experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC Swiss-style lathes.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining principles, cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and work holding.
- The ability to develop CNC programs and make program edits and adjustments at the machine.
- Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T skills.
- Experience producing tight-tolerance precision components.
- Strong precision measurement and inspection skills.
- The ability to independently troubleshoot machining, programming, and tooling issues.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple machining priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
Experience with Citizen, Star, Tsugami, Tornos, or similar Swiss-style CNC equipment; Fanuc or similar CNC controls; CAD/CAM programming software; live tooling; sub-spindles; multi-axis machining; bar feeders; automated production; process development; cycle-time optimization; SPC; or formal quality systems would be an asset.
Preferred Experience
- Experience programming and setting up Swiss-style CNC equipment for new or existing components.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings accurately.
- Experience selecting tooling and developing machining strategies based on part geometry, material, tolerances, and production requirements.
- Experience with tight-tolerance machining and precision inspection equipment.
- Knowledge of cutting tools, insert selection, tool life, speeds, feeds, and machining parameters.
- Experience troubleshooting dimensional, tooling, surface-finish, or cycle-time issues.
- Experience with process improvement and identifying opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and machining efficiency.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Armo Tool?
For more than 50 years, Armo Tool has built a reputation for technical expertise and high-quality manufacturing from our facilities in London, Ontario.
Our capabilities span precision tooling, machining, automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, giving our team the opportunity to work on challenging projects that require real skill and problem-solving.
We offer:
- Flex time.
- Supportive training and education.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits.
- Registered pension plan.
- Challenging, high-precision manufacturing work.
- Opportunities to further develop your technical and manufacturing skills.
- A team environment focused on quality, craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.
This is a current vacancy.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in evaluating applicants.
Armo Tool Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Upon individual request, Armo Tool will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment and selection process.
Pay: $35.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
