CNC Swiss Machinist

LeoForce; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Company bonus plan

Education assistance

Safety eyewear and footwear reimburse

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

LeoForce in Agawam, MA is seeking a seasoned CNC Swiss Machinist to set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot Swiss-style turning equipment for precision parts.

You will interpret complex engineering drawings, develop G-code/M-code programs (Esprit/PartMaker a plus), load tooling, and mentor junior machinists while ensuring tight tolerances and top-quality results. Collaboration with engineering and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of CNC Swiss setup and operating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficiency with G-code and M-code programming.
• Experience with CAM software such as Esprit or PartMaker.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality parts.
• Mentoring junior machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss machines for production runs
• Select and install tooling, load materials, and secure workpieces
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and tolerances
• Develop and modify CNC programs using G-code, M-code, CAM software, or manual programming
• Perform test runs, trial cuts, and first-piece inspections
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy
• Monitor machining processes and make offsets/adjustments
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, programming, and machining issues
• Optimize programs, toolpaths, cycle times, and machine performance
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on improvements
• Train and mentor junior CNC operators on Swiss practices
• Perform routine machine maintenance and safety compliance
• Follow all safety and quality standards

Skills

G-code programming

M-code programming

Reading engineering drawings

Mentoring others

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical certification

Tools

Esprit CAM

PartMaker CAM

Swiss CNC turning machines

Job description

CNC Swiss Machinist

Agawam,MA, US

0

3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $30 - $42 per hour

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss machines for production runs
• Select and install tooling, load materials, and secure workpieces
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and tolerances
• Develop and modify CNC programs using G-code, M-code, CAM software, or manual programming
• Perform test runs, trial cuts, and first-piece inspections
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy
• Monitor machining processes and make necessary offsets and adjustments
• Troubleshoot complex setup, tooling, programming, and machining issues
• Optimize programs, toolpaths, cycle times, and overall machine performance
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on process improvements
• Train and mentor junior CNC operators on Swiss machining practices
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of worn components
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of CNC Swiss setup and operating experience
• Strong knowledge of Swiss-style CNC turning platforms
• Proficiency with G-code and M-code programming
• Experience with CAM software such as Esprit or PartMaker is preferred
• Advanced understanding of machining processes, tooling, materials, and tight tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience troubleshooting machining problems and optimizing CNC programs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality parts
• Ability to communicate effectively and mentor less-experienced machinists
• Two-year technical certification or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

A bit about us:

A industry leading precision manufacturing company in Agawam, MA is seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Setup Operator III. This position is ideal for an advanced machinist with extensive experience setting up, programming, operating, and troubleshooting Swiss-style CNC turning equipment.

The CNC Swiss Setup Operator III will produce complex, high-precision components while helping improve machining processes and supporting less-experienced operators.

Why join us?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match of up to 4%
• Company bonus plan
• Education assistance
• Safety eyewear and footwear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

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