Entry Level Swiss Operator

Swiss Operator

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a developing CNC professional, particularly someone coming out of trade school, to grow their skills operating Swiss-style CNC machines in a high-quality medical device manufacturing environment. You will operate Citizen and Star Swiss machines, perform light setups and program edits, and collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to produce high-volume precision components while maintaining strict quality standards.

• Operate Citizen and Star Swiss CNC machines to produce precision components in a high-production environment.
• Perform light setups, including loading programs, making minor edits, changing tools, and verifying machine readiness.
• Make program edits using Gibbscam software on Fanuc controls to optimize machining processes and ensure part accuracy.
• Run high-volume production jobs, typically in the range of 1,500 to 2,000 parts, while maintaining consistent quality and throughput.
• Interpret and work from various machining prints, blueprints, and technical drawings to meet exact specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and both internal and external designers to improve final products and tooling designs.
• Understand engineering objectives and design intent and provide feedback to enhance manufacturability and performance.
• Maintain quality standards through in-process inspection of parts and continuous monitoring of machining processes.
• Use measuring tools and numerical control techniques to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet required tolerances.
• Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe and organized work environment.

• Hands-on experience operating Swiss-style CNC machines, such as Citizen and Star Swiss equipment.
• Practical Swiss machining or Swiss operation experience, including familiarity with lathe-style Swiss machining processes.
• Experience with CNC machining and numerical control operations in a production environment.
• Ability to make program edits using Gibbscam software on Fanuc controls.
• Proficiency with shop math and applied mathematics for machining, including basic geometry and trigonometry as used in machine setup and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret machining prints, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience using measuring tools to perform dimensional inspections and verify part quality.
• Capability to perform light setups, tool changes, and troubleshooting on CNC machines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards through in-process inspection.
• Effective communication skills to work with engineering and design teams and provide feedback on design intent and manufacturability.

• Trade school education or formal training in CNC machining, Swiss machining, or a related field.
• Experience working in a high-production environment with runs of 1,500 to 2,000 parts.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing standards and precision requirements.
• Comfort working with both internal and external designers to refine tooling and product designs.
• Interest in continuous learning and skill development in advanced CNC and Swiss machining techniques.
• Ability to contribute ideas for process improvements and efficiency gains on the shop floor.

This organization offers a comprehensive and supportive total rewards package, including a monthly production bonus opportunity of up to 4% of salary, a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, and robust health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance. You will also receive company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, two weeks of sick pay, and two weeks of paid time off.

The culture emphasizes recognition and well-being, with monthly safety drawings, regular appreciation events like free ice cream days, and a strong focus on safety and wellness. Employees enjoy a modern, comfortable facility with on-site amenities and opportunities to balance work and personal wellness.

The work environment is a very clean, modern, and well-maintained manufacturing facility…