Precision CNC Swiss Machinist – Setup & Program

FactoryFix; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Medical, and Dental

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with match

Family Leave

Professional Development

Long Term Disability, Telehealth, life

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

FactoryFix in Minnesota is seeking a detail-oriented Swiss Lathe Machinist to setup, program, and operate a high-precision Swiss CNC lathe. You will create and document machining processes, select tools, load materials, and perform initial programming adjustments to ensure efficient production.

You must demonstrate extensive CNC Swiss experience, be comfortable with DP ESPRIT programming, and work from engineering drawings with tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with CNC Swiss setup and operation.
• Ability to set up and operate CNC Swiss lathes.
• Proficiency with DP ESPRIT programming preferred.
• Exposure to SolidWorks is a plus.
• Trade certificate or substantial Swiss turning experience.
• Two+ years of CNC machining and programming experience.
• Experience with tight tolerances and small precision parts.
• Strong attention to detail and team-oriented communication.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Setup, program, and operate a Swiss lathe.
• Perform full machine setups, including tool selection and material loading.
• Develop and document machining processes.
• Program using DP Tech ESPRIT and manual programming.
• Operate and troubleshoot a Nomura CNC Swiss lathe.
• Conduct in-process inspections with micrometers and microscopes.
• Collaborate with production team to meet deadlines safely.
• Maximize machine utilization and support tool maintenance.
• Assist sales/estimating with quoting based on machining requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

CNC Swiss setup

CNC Swiss operation

G-Code

DP ESPRIT programming

SolidWorks exposure

Teamwork and communication

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

One-year machining trade certificate

Five years Swiss turning experience

Tools

DP Technology ESPRIT

SolidWorks

Job description

FactoryFix in Minnesota is seeking a detail-oriented Swiss Lathe Machinist to setup, program, and operate a high-precision Swiss CNC lathe. You will create and document machining processes, select tools, load materials, and perform initial programming adjustments to ensure efficient production.

You must demonstrate extensive CNC Swiss experience, be comfortable with DP ESPRIT programming, and work from engineering drawings with tight tolerances.