CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinist — Medical Device Manufacturing

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

United States, Pennsylvania, West Chester

On-site · Full-time

CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinist

  • Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 — 100% onsite; local candidates only
  • Client: Confidential — precision, quality-driven manufacturing with a medical device focus
  • Openings: 2 positions
  • Shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced CNC Swiss Programmers / Setup Machinists to program, set up, and optimize Star Swiss lathes producing high-precision medical device components. Ideal candidates have experience developing processes, programming Swiss machines, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting machinists in a precision manufacturing environment.

Machines: Star SR-20J, Star SR-20RIV, and 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 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), 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-style 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 Experience

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