Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer Job Oregon City area,Oregon USA,Manufacturing / Production

Opti Staffing is Hiring! Position:
Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer

Location:

Oregon City, OR Pay: 35/hr+ DOE

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Who We Are:

Opti Staffing is partnering with a company that specializes in the highest-quality HPLC, UHPLC, and LC/MS analytical products. They are looking for an experienced Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer to join their manufacturing team and play a key role in producing high-precision components.

What You’ll Do:

Set up and operate Swiss-style CNC turning equipment.
Program, edit, and optimize CNC programs for Swiss turning applications.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Select appropriate tooling, work holding, and cutting parameters.
Set up machines for both new and repeat production runs.
Make offsets and program adjustments to maintain tight dimensional requirements.
Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues.
Optimize cycle times, tooling life, and machining processes.
Work with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing processes.
Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
Monitor parts throughout production to ensure they meet quality requirements.
Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.

What’s In It for You:

Monday–Friday schedule with consistent 7:00 AM–3:30 PM hours
Work in a precision manufacturing environment
Opportunity to work with high-quality analytical products used in HPLC, UHPLC, and LC/MS applications
Hands-on role with both machining and programming responsibilities
Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and manufacturing efficiency
Work alongside experienced manufacturing and engineering teams

What You Need to Have:

Previous experience operating and setting up Swiss CNC turning machines.
Strong CNC machining and programming experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
Experience making machine offsets and program adjustments.
Ability to use precision inspection equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and production standards.

The Musts:

Proven Swiss turning experience.
Ability to independently set up Swiss CNC machines.
Ability to program and edit CNC programs.
Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills.
Ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.

Preferred:

Experience with multi-axis Swiss turning equipment.
Experience programming from scratch rather than solely editing existing programs.
Familiarity with tight-tolerance, high-precision machining.
Experience working with small, complex components.
Experience in medical, aerospace, laboratory, or other precision manufacturing environments.
CNC programming experience with G-code and/or CAM software.

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