CNC Swiss Machine Programming Technician

Arena Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Direct Hire has partnered with a confidential precision manufacturing company in the healthcare space to hire a CNC Swiss Machine Programming Technician. You will create, validate, and optimize CNC programs for prototype and production parts, working closely with R&D and manufacturing leadership.

The role requires hands-on CNC machining knowledge, reading prints, and experience with Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines, G Code, M Code, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC machining knowledge and exposure to CNC programming.
• Ability to read engineering prints and drawings.
• Working knowledge of G Code and M Code.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• GD&T knowledge for precision machining.
• Experience setting up, tooling, or editing programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC machine programs and tooling diagrams for prototype and production parts.
• Support R&D during new product development, prototyping, and manufacturing transfer.
• Create, verify, and validate CNC programs and setup parameters for prototypes and updates.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings to determine machining methods and tools.
• Optimize machining methods to reduce variability and cycle times.
• Maintain and improve existing machine programs and processes.
• Install and change tooling and edit programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day machining issues on the shop floor.
• Train machinists and setup crews on new methods.
• Audit processes for efficiency, quality, and lean manufacturing improvements.

Skills

CNC machining

G-code/M-code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

SolidWorks

Tools

Citizen CNC Swiss Machines

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Arena Direct Hire has partnered with a confidential precision manufacturing company in the healthcare manufacturing space that is hiring a CNC Swiss Machine Programming Technician to support CNC machine programming, prototype development, tooling, process optimization, and production support.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with hands‑on CNC machining knowledge, introductory CNC programming experience, and exposure to Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines who wants to grow within a technical manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with manufacturing leadership, machinists, set‑up teams, and R&D to create, validate, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for prototype, new part, and existing part production.

The position is based in North County San Diego and is in office 5 days a week. The standard schedule is 6:00am to 2:30pm.

What's in it for you?

• **Established Manufacturing Company: **Join a stable, well‑established manufacturer with a strong presence in the healthcare manufacturing space.
• Specialized Precision Manufacturing: Work in a highly technical environment where precision, quality, process control, and manufacturing excellence matter.
• Prototype and Production Exposure: Partner with R&D and manufacturing teams on new product development, initial prototyping, and the transfer of parts into scaled production.
• Hands‑On Technical Growth: Build deeper experience creating, editing, validating, and optimizing CNC machine programs, tooling diagrams, set‑up parameters, and machining methods.
• **Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machine Experience: **Apply and expand your experience with Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines in a precision machine shop environment.
• **Cross‑Functional Impact: **Work closely with manufacturing management, machinists, set‑up crews, R&D, and quality‑focused teams.
• **Continuous Improvement Focus: **Help improve machining efficiency, reduce variability, extend tool life, decrease cycle times, reduce secondary operations, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Quality‑Focused Environment: Join a company that values process discipline, documentation, consistency, safety, and continuous improvement.
• **Balanced Schedule: **Work a steady early‑shift schedule that provides both onsite collaboration and some flexibility.
• Competitive Package: Strong compensation, overtime eligibility, benefits, 401(k), and bonus opportunity.

Role Snapshot

• The CNC Swiss Machine Programming Technician will be responsible for creating cost‑effective CNC machine programs and tooling diagrams for prototype and production parts. This person will support new product development, prototype machining, manufacturing transfer, process optimization, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• This role requires hands‑on CNC machining knowledge, the ability to read engineering prints and drawings, working knowledge of G Code and M Code, proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software, GD&T knowledge, and experience setting up, tooling, or editing programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.

What You Will Own

• Create CNC machine programs and tooling diagrams for prototype and production parts.
• Support R&D during new product development, initial prototyping, and manufacturing transfer.
• Create, verify, and validate CNC programs and set‑up parameters for prototypes, new parts, and updates to existing parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, models, specifications, and part descriptions.
• Determine machining methods, cutting tools, machine requirements, and sequence of operations.
• Optimize machining methods to reduce variability, extend tool life, decrease cycle times, reduce secondary operations, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Maintain and improve existing machine programs and machining processes.
• Assist with control plan development and process optimization to support consistent machining output.
• Install and change tooling, set up parts, and edit programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.
• Troubleshoot day‑to‑day machining issues and support problem resolution on the shop floor.
• Train machinists and set‑up crews on new or optimized machining methods.
• Audit machining processes to improve efficiency, process control, and quality.
• Use SolidWorks or similar CAD software and apply GD&T knowledge in a machining environment.
• Support lean manufacturing efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas.

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