CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinist (Citizen / Tsugami)

Quantum Precision; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial overtime

Job summary

Quantum Precision Inc. in West Chicago, IL is hiring two experienced CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinists to take complex parts from print through first article and into stable production.

You will program and fully set up Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss machines, select tooling and offsets, and work with Engineering, Quality, and Production to launch new work. Substantial overtime is available and the team values hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience programming and fully setting up CNC Swiss machines (from print to production).
• Experience with Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss equipment.
• Able to take a new part from print to production with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tooling, collets, guide bushings, speeds/feeds, offsets.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience performing first-article inspections and maintaining tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Take new Swiss jobs from print through programming, setup, prove-out, first article, and stable production.
• Program and fully set up Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss machines.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
• Select tooling, collets, guide bushings, and setup components.
• Establish speeds, feeds, offsets, and cutting conditions.
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling, dimensions, and process variation independently.
• Create and maintain programs and tooling documentation.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production on launching new work.

Skills

CNC Swiss programming

CNC Swiss setup

GD&T

First article inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

Citizen CNC Swiss

Tsugami CNC Swiss

Job description

Quantum Precision Inc. is hiring two experienced CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Machinists following a substantial increase in new business. This is a hands‑on programming and setup position for machinists who can independently take complex parts from print through an approved first article and into stable production.

At a glance

Company: Quantum Precision Inc.
Location: West Chicago, Illinois
Pay: $36-$50 per hour, based on experience
Job type: Full-time
Shift: Not specified
Openings: 2
Start: As soon as possible
Machines: Citizen and Tsugami CNC Swiss
Overtime: Substantial overtime available

Why join Quantum Precision?

Quantum Precision is a family‑owned precision manufacturer that has operated in West Chicago since 1995. The company specializes in medium- to high‑volume CNC production machining and has recently secured substantial new work, creating immediate openings within its growing Swiss department.

This is not an operator‑only position. You will have responsibility for taking new jobs from engineering print through programming, complete setup, prove‑out, first article, and repeatable production. Your decisions involving tooling, speeds and feeds, cycle time, and process stability will directly affect the department’s success.

The opportunity is well suited to an experienced Swiss machinist who wants challenging work, room to contribute, and the ability to help shape reliable processes as the department expands. A strong backlog provides steady production demand, while substantial overtime is available for machinists who want additional hours.

What you’ll be doing

• Take new Swiss machining jobs from print through programming, complete setup, prove‑out, first article, and stable production
• Program and fully set up Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss machines
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements
• Select tooling, collets, guide bushings, and other setup components
• Establish and refine speeds, feeds, offsets, and cutting conditions
• Troubleshoot programs, tooling, dimensions, surface finishes, and process variation independently
• Optimize cycle times, tool life, part quality, and production reliability
• Complete first‑article inspections and make necessary program or offset changes
• Create and maintain clear programs, setup information, and tooling documentation
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production while launching new work

Machines, controls & inspection

Machines: Citizen and Tsugami CNC Swiss machines
Machining: Multi‑axis CNC Swiss turning and production machining
Inspection: Micrometers, calipers, indicators, and applicable precision gauges
Technical requirements: Blueprint reading, GD&T, tooling selection, offsets, speeds and feeds, first‑article inspection, and process optimization

Experience with either Citizen or Tsugami Swiss machines is required. Experience with both platforms is a plus.

Shop highlights

• Two immediate openings
• Family‑owned precision manufacturer
• In business since 1995
• Growing CNC Swiss department
• Strong backlog of new work
• Medium- to high‑volume production machining
• Substantial overtime available
• Opportunity to own jobs from print through production
• ISO 9001:2015 certified
• Lean manufacturing and 5S practices

Materials you’ll work with

Quantum Precision machines a broad range of materials, including:

• Aluminum
• Carbon steel
• Alloy steel
• Stainless steel
• Brass
• Copper
• Bronze
• Additional materials based on customer requirements

What we’re looking for

Required

• Proven hands‑on experience programming and fully setting up CNC Swiss machines
• Experience with Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss equipment
• Ability to take a new part from print to a production‑ready first article with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tooling, collets, guide bushings, speeds and feeds, and offsets
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T
• Experience performing first‑article inspections and maintaining close tolerances
• Strong troubleshooting and process‑optimization skills
• Dependable, quality‑focused approach to machining

Preferred

• Experience with both Citizen and Tsugami CNC Swiss machines
• Experience optimizing cycle times and tool life in a production environment
• Experience documenting repeatable setups and machining processes
• Background in medium‑ or high‑volume precision manufacturing

Why you’ll like working here

• Your programming and setup skills will have an immediate impact
• You will own challenging work from print through approved first article
• The growing Swiss department offers long‑term opportunity
• A strong backlog supports steady production demand
• You can help establish stable, repeatable machining processes
• Substantial overtime is available for candidates who want the hours
• The company has served precision manufacturing customers for more than 30 years

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $36-$50 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill
Employment: Full-time
Location: On‑site in West Chicago, Illinois
Start date: As soon as possible
Overtime: Substantial overtime available

Shift hours and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Quantum Precision Inc.

Founded in 1995, Quantum Precision Inc. is a family‑owned precision manufacturing company based in West Chicago, Illinois. The ISO 9001:2015‑certified operation specializes in medium- to high‑volume CNC production machining while maintaining equipment dedicated to short‑run work.

Quantum Precision uses multi‑axis automatic CNC equipment and applies lean manufacturing and 5S principles throughout its operation. Its capabilities extend beyond machining to include engineering support, JIT and Kanban programs, PPAP Level III documentation, assembly, testing, and other value‑added services.

The company works with aluminum, carbon and alloy steels, stainless steel, brass, copper, bronze, and other materials for customers across a variety of industries. Continued growth and a strong pipeline of new work are now driving an expansion of its CNC Swiss machining capacity.