CNC Programmer / Process Engineer (Swiss CNC)

About the role

We’re partnering with a rapidly growing, family-owned precision machining company that produces tight-tolerance components for commercial customers, including Fortune 500 clients. The team is AS9100 and ISO 13485 certified, and they’re adding a CNC Programmer / Process Engineer to own Swiss programming and drive process improvements on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Program and set up Swiss CNC lathes using Esprit CAD/CAM
• Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, cycle times, and quality
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and increase output
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
• Select tooling, speeds, and feeds for complex components
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and stabilize production
• Train and support operators to improve consistency and performance
• Provide hands-on floor support when needed to keep production moving

Requirements

• 2+ years programming Swiss-style CNC lathes preferred
• Esprit CAD/CAM proficiency
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and machining fundamentals
• Experience in aerospace/medical or other high-precision environments (strong plus)
• A hands-on problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable training operators and being the go-to on the floor

Qualifications

Comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k)
• Modern equipment and a shop that values process improvement
• Real ownership to build, optimize, and improve machining processes

Skills

• Programming Swiss-style CNC lathes
• Esprit CAD/CAM proficiency
• GD&T and blueprint reading
• Machining fundamentals
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Training and supporting operators

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k)
• Modern equipment
• Ownership to build, optimize, and improve machining processes

Pay

$75,000–$110,000 salary (based on experience)

Schedule

4-day workweek (Mon–Thu)