Swiss programmer

- Support machinists during machine setup, program prove-out, first-piece production, and production runs.

- Troubleshoot programming, tooling, dimensional, surface-finish, and machine-related issues.

- Make necessary program and process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.

- Optimize existing programs for cycle time reduction, tool life improvement, machine utilization, and overall production efficiency.

- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, setup time, and manufacturing costs.

- Collaborate with Quality personnel to address dimensional or manufacturing issues.

- Work closely with Engineering and Production personnel on new products, process improvements, and challenges.

- Maintain proper program revision control, ensuring current programs and documentation are accessible to production.

- Assist with the selection and implementation of cutting tools and Swiss machining components.

- Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives related to Swiss machining operations.

- Adhere to company safety policies, quality standards, and established manufacturing processes.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- Experience programming and/or setting up Swiss-style CNC machines in a precision manufacturing environment.

- Strong understanding of Swiss CNC machining principles and processes.

- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T.

- Strong knowledge of CNC programming and G-code.

- Understanding of machining operations including main spindle, sub-spindle, live tooling, and multi-axis machining.

- Ability to troubleshoot CNC programs, setups, tooling, and machining processes effectively.

- Strong understanding of tight-tolerance manufacturing.

- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with machinists, Engineering, Quality, Production, and management.

- Attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality components.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.

- Technical degree, machining certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and relevant CNC experience may be considered.

- 3+ years of Swiss CNC programming, setup, or machining experience preferred.

- Previous experience in a precision machining or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience programming and operating multi-axis Swiss CNC equipment.

- Familiarity with Citizen, Tsugami, Star, or similar Swiss-style CNC machines.

- Proficiency with CAM software used for Swiss CNC programming.

- Experience with tight-tolerance, complex precision components.

- Knowledge of first-piece and first-article inspection processes.

- Experience using precision measuring equipment and optimizing cycle times.

Skills and Competencies

- Swiss CNC Programming

- CNC Setup and Prove-Out

- G-Code Proficiency

- Blueprint Reading and GD&T

- Multi-Axis Machining Expertise

- Tooling Selection and Feeds and Speeds Knowledge

- Troubleshooting and Cycle-Time Optimization

Benefits

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Vision insurance