A night on the floor: what you’ll do
Onsite. Schedule: M–Th; 5:00pm–6:00am.
As a Swiss-Type CNC Setup Technician, you’ll move through a hands-on routine that blends setup, operation, and learning. You’ll begin the shift by preparing CNC Swiss machines for production—loading materials, securing workpieces, and installing the correct tooling. With guidance from senior operators, you’ll reference engineering drawings, models, and specifications to understand machining requirements and help produce parts with complex features and tight tolerances.
Throughout the night you’ll learn the foundations of CNC programming: entering tool offsets, fine-tuning machine settings, and making minor program edits. You’ll perform basic maintenance like cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn components to keep equipment reliable. As parts come off the machine, you’ll monitor processes, make adjustments as directed, and verify conformance using precision measuring instruments. You’ll also help troubleshoot issues and spot opportunities to improve the process, all while following safety procedures and maintaining an orderly, clean workspace.
Core responsibilities
- Set up CNC Swiss machines for production: load materials, secure workpieces, install tooling
- Interpret drawings, models, and specs to understand machining needs
- Assist with machine operation to achieve tight tolerances and complex geometries
- Learn basic CNC programming: input tool offsets, adjust settings, perform small program edits
- Carry out basic maintenance: cleaning, lubrication, and replacing worn/damaged parts
- Monitor machining and adjust under direction to ensure quality and throughput
- Inspect parts with precision gauges to verify specifications
- Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement
- Follow safety protocols and proper machine-handling procedures
- Keep the work area clean and organized
Preferred qualifications
- Background in manufacturing or machining (preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; comfortable with hand tools and machinery
- Ability to learn and follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines
- High attention to detail and pride in high-quality output
- Motivated to grow skills in CNC machining and programming
- Clear communicator and collaborative team member
Education
- High school diploma
- 2-year technical certification or equivalent experience preferred
You should be proficient in
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Machines & technologies you’ll use