CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinist

Zohorecruit; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in West Chester, PA, is seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for high-precision medical device components.

You will develop processes for tight tolerances, interpret blueprints and GD&T, and collaborate with machinists to improve cycle times and part quality.

Must have 5+ years of Swiss programming with Fanuc controls and hands-on experience with Star Swiss platforms; local candidates only.

Qualifications

• Experience programming Swiss lathes for medical devices.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation essential.
• Proficient CAD/CAM programming in PartMaker/Mastercam/CAMWorks.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes.
• Develop processes for tight-tolerance medical components.
• Create and modify CNC programs in CAD/CAM.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times.
• Select tooling, set cutting parameters, and optimize performance.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.
• Support machinists during setup and production runs.
• Validate processes through first article inspections and process verification.
• Machine stainless, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Star Swiss or comparable Swiss platforms.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and Swiss processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve performance; strong inspection methods knowledge.

Skills

Swiss programming

Setup & optimization

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Tools

Star Swiss lathe

Fanuc controls

PartMaker

Mastercam

CAMWorks

Job description

West Chester, United States | Posted on 10/10/2026

A precision, regulated manufacturer with a medical device focus seeks an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes producing high-precision medical device components. Machines: Star SR-20J, Star SR-20RIV (Ra), Star SV-20.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes
  
• Develop processes for tight-tolerance medical device components
  
• Create and modify CNC programs in CAD/CAM
  
• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times
  
• Select tooling, set cutting parameters, and optimize performance
  
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
  
• Support machinists during setup and production runs
  
• Validate processes through first article inspections and process verification
  
• Machine stainless, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys
  
• 5+ years of Swiss programming and setup; Swiss lathes with Fanuc controls
• Star Swiss or comparable Swiss platforms
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T
• PartMaker, Mastercam, CAMWorks, or similar
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and Swiss processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve performance; strong understanding of quality inspection methods
• Local candidates only; authorized to work in the US