CNC Swiss Programmer​/Setup Machinist; Citizen​/Tsugami

Quantum Precision Inc. is hiring two experienced CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinists following a substantial increase in new business. This is a hands‑on programming and setup position for machinists who can independently take complex parts from print through an approved first article and into stable production.

At a glance

Company: Quantum Precision Inc.
Location: West Chicago, Illinois
Pay: $36-$50 per hour, based on experience
Job type: Full-time
Shift: Not specified
Openings: 2
Start: As soon as possible
Machines: Citizen and Tsugami CNC Swiss
Overtime: Substantial overtime available

Quantum Precision is a family‑owned precision manufacturer that has operated in West Chicago since 1995. The company specializes in medium- to high‑volume CNC production machining and has recently secured substantial new work, creating immediate openings within its growing Swiss department.

This is not an operator‑only position. You will have responsibility for taking new jobs from engineering print through programming, complete setup, prove‑out, first article, and repeatable production. Your decisions involving tooling, speeds and feeds, cycle time, and process stability will directly affect the department’s success.

The opportunity is well suited to an experienced Swiss machinist who wants challenging work, room to contribute, and the ability to help shape reliable processes as the department expands. A strong backlog provides steady production demand, while substantial overtime is available for machinists who want additional hours.

• Take new Swiss machining jobs from print through programming, complete setup, prove‑out, first article, and stable production
• Program and fully set up Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss machines
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements
• Select tooling, collets, guide bushings, and other setup components
• Establish and refine speeds, feeds, offsets, and cutting conditions
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling, dimensions, surface finishes, and process variation independently
• Optimize cycle times, tool life, part quality, and production reliability
• Complete first‑article inspections and make necessary program or offset changes
• Create and maintain clear programs, setup information, and tooling documentation
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production while launching new work

Machines: Citizen and Tsugami CNC Swiss machines
Machining: Multi‑axis CNC Swiss turning and production machining
Inspection: Micrometers, calipers, indicators, and applicable precision gauges
Technical requirements: Blueprint reading, GD&T, tooling selection, offsets, speeds and feeds, first‑article inspection, and process optimization

Experience with either Citizen or Tsugami Swiss machines is required. Experience with both platforms is a plus.

• Two immediate openings
• Family‑owned precision manufacturer
• In business since 1995
• Growing CNC Swiss department
• Strong backlog of new work
• Medium- to high‑volume production machining
• Substantial overtime available
• Opportunity to own jobs from print through production
• ISO 9001:2015 certified
• Lean manufacturing and 5S practices

Quantum Precision machines a broad range of materials, including:

• Aluminum
• Carbon steel
• Alloy steel
• Stainless steel
• Brass
• Copper
• Bronze
• Additional materials based on customer requirements

Required

• Proven hands‑on experience programming and fully setting up CNC Swiss machines
• Experience with Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss equipment
• Ability to take a new part from print to a production‑ready first article with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tooling, collets, guide bushings, speeds and feeds, and offsets
• Abi…