Swiss CNC Programming & Precision Manufacturing Specialist

Swiss CNC Programming & Precision Manufacturing Specialist

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting an experienced Swiss CNC Programming & Precision Manufacturing Specialist for one of our valued client partners in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

This full-time, onsite opportunity is designed for an accomplished CNC Swiss professional with strong experience programming, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing Swiss-style lathes used to manufacture tight-tolerance medical device components.

The selected professional will work extensively with Star Swiss machining technology, developing CNC programs, establishing tooling and cutting parameters, improving cycle times, supporting production personnel, and validating manufacturing processes through first-article inspection and process verification.

This position offers potential annual earnings of $95,000–$120,000+, along with overtime, substantial shift differentials, weekend premium opportunities, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and optimize Star Swiss CNC lathes for precision production.
• Develop manufacturing processes for complex, tight-tolerance medical device components.
• Create, modify, test, and optimize CNC programs using applicable CAD/CAM software.
• Establish efficient machining sequences and production processes.
• Select appropriate tooling and establish feeds, speeds, cutting parameters, and offsets.
• Troubleshoot CNC programming, setup, tooling, dimensional, and machining-performance issues.
• Analyze production performance and implement improvements that reduce cycle times while maintaining quality.
• Interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Support CNC machinists and production personnel during machine setup and production runs.
• Validate new and revised manufacturing processes through first-article inspection and process verification.
• Maintain required dimensional tolerances and surface-finish requirements.
• Machine precision components using materials including stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and production personnel to resolve technical challenges.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives involving productivity, quality, tooling, and machine performance.

Machines You'll Work With

• Star SR-10J
• Star SR-20J
• Star SR-20RIV (R4)
• Star SV-20

Candidates with comparable Swiss-style CNC platform experience are also encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC Swiss programming and setup experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently program and set up Swiss-style CNC lathes.
• Experience programming Swiss-style equipment utilizing Fanuc controls.
• Experience with Star Swiss equipment or comparable Swiss machining platforms.
• Strong blueprint and engineering-drawing interpretation capabilities.
• Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T.
• Experience with PartMaker, Mastercam, CAMWorks, or comparable CAD/CAM software.
• Advanced knowledge of tooling selection, feeds, speeds, cutting parameters, and Swiss machining processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and machining optimization capabilities.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection and quality-verification methodologies.
• Ability to support production personnel during setup and active production.
• Ability to work onsite in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct programming experience with Star SR-10J, SR-20J, SR-20RIV, and/or SV-20 equipment.
• Extensive Fanuc CNC control experience.
• Advanced PartMaker, Mastercam, or CAMWorks proficiency.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Experience machining stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Experience developing new Swiss machining processes from engineering drawings through production validation.
• Strong first-article inspection and process-verification experience.
• Demonstrated success reducing CNC cycle times and improving machine utilization.
• Experience producing complex components requiring extremely tight tolerances.
• Strong collaboration experience with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams.

HireNow Package

Potential Earnings: $95,000–$120,000+ annually

Overtime: Available

2nd Shift Differential: +15%

3rd Shift Differential: +30%

Weekend Premium Pay: Opportunities available.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania | Onsite

Relocation Assistance: Available

Work Environment: Climate-controlled precision manufacturing facility.

Benefits: Multiple health plan options, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, company-paid uniforms, 100 hours PTO during the first year, seven paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness program.

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Swiss CNC Programming & Precision Manufacturing Specialist who:

• Brings at least five years of CNC Swiss programming and setup experience.
• Can independently program, set up, troubleshoot, and optimize Swiss-style lathes.
• Has hands-on experience with Fanuc-controlled Swiss machines.
• Understands advanced tooling, feeds, speeds, cutting parameters, and Swiss machining fundamentals.
• Can interpret complex blueprints and confidently apply GD&T.
• Has experience with PartMaker, Mastercam, CAMWorks, or comparable CAD/CAM technology.
• Can troubleshoot dimensional, programming, tooling, and cycle-time problems.
• Understands first-article inspection and manufacturing-process verification.
• Can support machinists while also functioning as the technical programming resource.
• Can work onsite in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Extensive hands-on Star Swiss programming expertise.
• Direct experience with Star SR-10J, SR-20J, SR-20RIV, or SV-20 equipment.
• Advanced Fanuc programming expertise.
• Strong PartMaker, Mastercam, or CAMWorks capabilities.
• Experience programming precision components for medical device manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop a Swiss machining process from blueprint through validated production.
• Advanced GD&T and dimensional inspection knowledge.
• Demonstrated cycle-time reductions and machining-performance improvements.
• Experience machining difficult materials such as titanium and specialty alloys.
• Stable employment history demonstrating increasing technical responsibility within CNC Swiss manufacturing.

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following may prevent candidates from moving forward:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• Less than five years of relevant CNC Swiss programming/setup experience.
• CNC experience limited primarily to machine operation without programming responsibilities.
• No meaningful Swiss-style lathe experience.
• No experience programming Fanuc-controlled Swiss equipment.
• Insufficient blueprint-reading or GD&T capabilities.
• No relevant CAD/CAM programming experience.
• Limited understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, cutting parameters, or Swiss machining processes.
• Inability to independently troubleshoot machining-performance problems.
• Candidates seeking remote or hybrid employment.
• Candidates unable to work onsite in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Swiss CNC Programming & Precision Manufacturing Specialist opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on production, equipment, and client needs. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.

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