CNC Swiss Machinist

Camtool, Inc; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical reimbursement

Clean, professional shop environment

Job summary

Camtool, Inc. in Muncie, Indiana is seeking an experienced Swiss machinist to set up and run Swiss lathes. You will develop setup sheets, manage tooling, and refine programs, with growth toward PartMaker Swiss programming as you get up to speed.

The role emphasizes independent work, blue‑print reading, tight tolerance inspection, and collaboration with quality and customers to build out a Swiss capability from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Swiss CNC lathe experience
• 2+ years of CNC lathe programming experience
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Ability to inspect parts and hold tight tolerances
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Swiss CNC lathes from established and your own programs
• Develop setup sheets and manage tooling and tool life
• Edit programs and adjust offsets to dial in cycle time, chip control, and tool usage
• Analyze job travelers to determine operation sequence, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues independently
• Grow into Swiss programming (PartMaker) as you get up to speed on the equipment
• Help train and mentor other machinists as Camtool builds out its Swiss capability
• Accurately document jobs run and any changes made

Job description

Updated September 28, 2026

At a glance

Company: Camtool, Inc.
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Pay: $35–$45/hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4-day, 10-hour schedule
Experience: 5+ years Swiss CNC machining experience, 2+ years CNC lathe programming experience
Machines: Swiss CNC lathes (any brand)
CAM Software: PartMaker preferred

Why This Role Exists

Camtool is a small shop building out its own in-house Swiss capability. They need an experienced Swiss machinist who can set up and run Swiss lathes independently and bring real CNC lathe programming experience to the table — Swiss-specific programming experience (PartMaker) is a plus but not required, since Camtool is open to training the right person on Swiss programming once they're up to speed.

This is a chance to help shape a Swiss department from the ground up rather than simply staff an existing one.

The Work You'll Be Doing

• Set up and run Swiss CNC lathes from established and your own programs
• Develop setup sheets and manage tooling and tool life
• Edit programs and adjust offsets to dial in cycle time, chip control, and tool usage
• Analyze job travelers to determine operation sequence, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues independently
• Grow into Swiss programming (PartMaker) as you get up to speed on the equipment
• Help train and mentor other machinists as Camtool builds out its Swiss capability
• Accurately document jobs run and any changes made

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with:

Machines:
Swiss CNC lathes (any brand)

CAM Software:
PartMaker preferred, not required — training provided

Inspection Tools:
Micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment

What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of Swiss CNC lathe experience (any brand)
• 2+ years of CNC lathe programming experience (not necessarily Swiss-specific)
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Ability to inspect parts and hold tight tolerances
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred (Not Required)

• Swiss lathe programming experience, PartMaker ideally
• Experience training or mentoring other machinists
• Fixture or workholding design experience

Materials You'll Work With

Common production metals and raw materials used in Swiss machining
(Exact materials vary by job)

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Camtool because:

• Real ownership of a Swiss machining job, not just button-pushing
• A chance to help build and shape a growing Swiss department
• Stable workload with room to grow technically
• Collaborative environment between machining, quality, and customers

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

$35–$45/hr, based on experience
Full-time, Monday-Thursday (4x10 Schedule)
401K, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Medical (reimbursement)
Clean, professional shop environment