CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinist

Job Details

• Compensation: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour, potential earnings $95,000 - $120,000+ per year
• Shift: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Available

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, set up, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for producing high-precision medical device components. This role involves developing manufacturing processes, programming Swiss machines, troubleshooting production issues, and providing support to machinists in a precision manufacturing environment.

Machines utilized: Star SR-20J, Star SR-20RIV (Ra), Star SV-20

What You'll Do:

• Program, set up, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for production
• Develop manufacturing processes for tight-tolerance medical device components
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software
• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times
• Select tooling, establish cutting parameters, and optimize machine performance
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
• Support machinists and production personnel during setup and production runs
• Validate processes through first article inspections and process verification
• Machine precision components from stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of CNC Swiss programming and setup experience
• Experience programming Swiss-style lathes with Fanuc controls
• Experience with Star Swiss machines or comparable Swiss platforms
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Experience with PartMaker, Mastercam, CAMWorks, or similar CAD/CAM software
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and Swiss machining processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve machining performance
• Strong understanding of quality inspection methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, or military/defense manufacturing experience
• PartMaker software experience
• Macro programming experience
• Process development experience
• Tooling design experience