CNC Swiss Machinist

Software Placement Group; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Warminster, PA is seeking a Swiss CNC Setup Machinist to set up and run close-tolerance parts on Swiss-type lathes such as Citizen, Star, and Tsugami. The role includes first-part approval, mentoring operators, and optimizing cycle times.

Will inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and other tools, while maintaining a safe and organized work environment and ensuring process adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up Swiss-type CNC machines.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and translates tolerances into setup actions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs on Citizen, Star, or Tsugami Swiss-type lathes per schedule.
• Collaborate with programmer to ensure accurate instructions.
• Perform first-piece approval and mentor multiple operators.

Skills

Swiss-type CNC setup

Blueprint reading

First-part inspection

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CITIZEN

STAR

TSUGAMI

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical comparators

Job description

Location: Warminster, PA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established precision manufacturing company is seeking a Swiss CNC Setup Machinist to set up and run complex, close-tolerance jobs on its Swiss-type CNC lathes. This role is critical to maintaining high-quality, precision-turned parts and includes responsibility for first-part approval and mentoring other machine operators.

What you'll do

• Set up jobs as scheduled on CITIZEN, STAR, or TSUGAMI Swiss-type lathes, including guide bushing setup, bar feeder loading, and sub-spindle/live-tool operations
• Follow established manufacturing processes and procedures, working with the programmer to ensure accuracy and completeness of setup and job-related work instructions
• Handle first-piece approval and machine hand-off, as well as training and/or overseeing multiple operators
• Ensure cycle time expectations are met or exceeded
• Make offsets, speed/feed, and rapid edits as needed to improve cycle time, tool life, and quality
• Inspect parts for conformance to quality specifications, holding tight tolerances on small-diameter turned features using micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, optical comparators, microscopes, and other measuring tools
• Operate machines as required between setups, monitoring bar stock, coolant, and tool wear during unattended or lights-out runs
• Follow procedures to address non-conformities
• Document inspection data, outcomes, and results as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Required qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings, including tight-tolerance turned-part prints
• Minimum 2 years Swiss-type CNC setup experience
• Working knowledge of guide bushings, bar feeders, and sub-spindle/live tooling
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• Physical ability to safely lift objects up to 50lbs and stand/walk for more than 5 hours per day
• Team player who is self-motivated, open to new ideas, and willing to continually grow professionally
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to identify problems or areas of improvement and relay them to management and co-workers
• Ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks performed in a specific order, noticing any changes

Preferred qualifications

• Experience on CITIZEN, STAR, or TSUGAMI machines preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of precision machining work, from setup through first-part approval, while mentoring other operators and helping optimize quality and cycle time.