CNC Swiss Programmer & Setup Specialist

Wordwizard; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wordwizard in the United States seeks an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for high-precision medical device components.

You will develop manufacturing processes, create and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, and troubleshoot production issues while supporting machinists in a precision environment. Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC Swiss programming and setup experience.
• Experience programming Swiss-style lathes with Fanuc controls.
• Experience with Star Swiss machines or comparable Swiss platforms.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Experience with PartMaker, Mastercam, CAMWorks, or similar CAD/CAM software.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and Swiss machining processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve machining performance.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for production.
• Develop manufacturing processes for tight-tolerance medical device components.
• Create and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times.
• Select tooling, establish cutting parameters, and optimize machine performance.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.
• Support machinists and production personnel during setup and production runs.
• Validate processes through first article inspections and process verification.
• Machine precision components from stainless, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys.

Skills

CNC Swiss programming

Fanuc controls

Star Swiss machines

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CAD/CAM knowledge

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Tools

PartMaker

Mastercam

CAMWorks

Job description

Wordwizard in the United States seeks an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for high-precision medical device components.

You will develop manufacturing processes, create and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, and troubleshoot production issues while supporting machinists in a precision environment. Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills are essential.