Senior Swiss CNC Programmer for Precision Medical Machining

SCHIVO MEDICAL LIMITED; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHIVO MEDICAL LIMITED in Waterford specializes in precision Swiss-type CNC machining for medical devices. The role involves programming, setting, proving out and optimising machines to produce high-precision components.

You will develop robust machining processes, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain quality while tight tolerances are required. Experience with Citizen, Traub and Fanuc/Mitsubishi controls is highly valued, along with strong problem solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Swiss machining experience.
• Proven experience programming Swiss-type CNC machines in high-precision environments.
• Experience with Citizen L/M, Traub Series, and Fanuc/Mitsubishi controls.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimise CNC programs for Swiss-type machines.
• Set up, prove out, and validate processes for new/existing products.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to generate efficient machining plans.
• Select tools, speeds, feeds, and strategies for metals and polymers.
• Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues to maintain quality.
• Improve cycles, surface finish, and tool life; monitor process performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams for manufacturability.
• Document programs, setup sheets, tooling needs, and process improvements.
• Train operators and provide technical guidance as required.
• Ensure ISO 13485 and other quality standards are met.

Skills

Swiss CNC programming

Fanuc Controls

Mitsubishi Controls

Traub TX8i Controls

CNC precision machining

GD&T

Dimensional inspection

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Level 5 / Engineering / machine programming

Tools

Citizen L & M CNC

Traub Series machines

Job description

SCHIVO MEDICAL LIMITED in Waterford specializes in precision Swiss-type CNC machining for medical devices. The role involves programming, setting, proving out and optimising machines to produce high-precision components.

You will develop robust machining processes, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain quality while tight tolerances are required. Experience with Citizen, Traub and Fanuc/Mitsubishi controls is highly valued, along with strong problem solving and teamwork.