Swiss CNC Setup & Operator — Precision & Growth

Belden Universal is seeking a highly skilled Swiss type machine CNC Setup / Operator for the power transmission industry in Hillside, IL. The position is responsible for setting up and operating Swiss-type (Star) CNC machines. Belden Universal’s small but fast-growing size allows for machinists to have significant impact in day-to-day operations from the first days as part of our team.

Belden Universal offers competitive pay commensurate with experience, benefits package, a 401‑K match, 10 paid company holidays and 4 paid personal days per year. Come join us in our newly constructed, air‑conditioned, clean, and well‑organized production facility 12 miles west of downtown Chicago. Belden Universal is growing rapidly and there are significant opportunities for advancement for motivated candidates.

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Effectively and expeditiously set‑up and operate Automatic or CNC Swiss/Star CNC machinery, manufacturing parts that meet requested tight tolerances.
• Sets‑up lathes by installing and adjusting various types of tools.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first‑run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

• G‑Code Programming
• Conceptual Skills
• Process Improvement
• Verbal Communication
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Tooling, Coordination

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• AS9100

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star)