Cnc Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinist

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, setup,

and optimize Star Swiss lathes producing high-precision medical device

components. If you have experience developing processes, programming

Swiss machines, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting

machinists in a precision manufacturing environment, we want to hear

from you.

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

What You'll Do:

- Program, setup, 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, 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 Experience: Medical device manufacturing, aerospace

manufacturing, military/defense manufacturing, PartMaker software,

macro programming, process development, tooling design