CNC Swiss Programmer/Setup Technician

Bring your experience. Build your future. Be part of a culture that cares about craftsmanship and people.

We are a family-owned manufacturer of 60+ years with a supportive & collaborative company culture. If you want an opportunity to work & grow with great people, consider joining our team!

We have an excellent benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield medical & dental coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and medical/dependent care FSAs.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $42-$50/hour.

We are a 1st shift only company, working M-F 7am-330pm.

Due to Federal/Governmental Contractor Regulations - all applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents

Position Summary:

Develop, prove out, and maintain CNC programs; set up and operate CNC equipment; and produce precision-machined components that meet drawing, quality, and production requirements. The position works primarily with Citizen and Star multi-axis Swiss-type turn/mill machines and provides technical guidance to less-experienced employees and student interns.

An employee who demonstrates strong technical performance, dependability, judgment, communication, and leadership potential may be considered for advancement into a lead position based on company needs and demonstrated performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review drawings, models, work orders, material requirements, and specifications to determine machining methods and sequences of operation.

• Develop, prove out, edit, and optimize CNC programs for Citizen and Star multi-axis Swiss-type turn/mill machines using applicable CAD/CAM software.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment, including tooling, workholding, offsets, program edits, and machine adjustments.
• Verify setups and first-piece production through measurement, inspection, and comparison with applicable drawings and specifications.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling information, approved CNC programs, production records, process-control documents, and other required manufacturing documentation in accordance with established file and revision-control procedures.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and equipment issues; complete assigned preventive maintenance; and support continuous improvement of quality, productivity, and process reliability.
• Monitor tooling and production-supply needs and initiate requests for replacement or additional items.
• Train and mentor less-experienced operators, setup personnel, department employees, and student interns.
• Communicate setup information, process changes, irregularities, corrective actions, and production concerns to appropriate team members and management.
• Maintain machines, tools, gages, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including ISO quality requirements, ITAR, CMMC, information-security requirements, and workplace safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational, technical, apprenticeship, or machining-program training preferred.

Computer skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and CAD/CAM software.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.

Knowledge of machining methods, cutting tools, workholding, speeds, feeds, inspection practices, and troubleshooting.

Proficiency with applicable CNC programming and CAD/CAM software; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Strong mathematical, mechanical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, meet production goals, contribute as part of a team, and train or mentor less-experienced personnel.

Experience:

5+ years of prior experience with Citizen and Star Swiss-type CNC lathes.

Experience with CAD/CAM software is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires regular standing and movement throughout the work area, handling small parts and tools, lifting or moving items weighing up to 40 pounds, and sufficient visual acuity—with or without correction—to read technical information, operate machine controls, inspect small features, and identify fine dimensional or surface details.

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen)
• CAM Software (Esprit)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Calipers and Micrometers