Senior CNC Swiss Programmer & Setup Technician, Mentor

Software Placement Group, SPG; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical & Dental coverage

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dependent Care FSAs

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Technician in North Easton, MA. The role focuses on maintaining precision machining quality while mentoring operators in a family-owned environment.

You will review blueprints, develop CNC programs, set up Citizen and Star Swiss-type lathes, verify first-piece inspections, and lead process control documentation under strict revision control. Strong CAD/CAM and GD&T skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years setting up and operating Citizen and Star Swiss-type CNC lathes.
• Expertise in blueprint reading, GD&T, cutting tools, speeds/feeds, work holding, and inspection practices.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and CAD/CAM software.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and GD&T to determine machining methods.
• Develop, prove out, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Set up tooling, work holding, offsets, and machine adjustments on Citizen and Star Swiss-type lathes.
• Verify setups through first-piece inspection and measurement.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, approved CNC programs, and process-control documentation under strict revision control.
• Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling, and programming issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, monitor supply needs, and order replacement tooling.
• Train and mentor junior operators, setup personnel, and interns.
• Communicate process changes, irregularities, and corrective actions to management.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and adhere to ISO quality, ITAR, CMMC, information security, and workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Cutting tools

Speeds/feeds

Work holding

Inspection practices

CNC programming

CAD/CAM software

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Esprit programming

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer / Setup Technician in North Easton, MA. The role focuses on maintaining precision machining quality while mentoring operators in a family-owned environment.

You will review blueprints, develop CNC programs, set up Citizen and Star Swiss-type lathes, verify first-piece inspections, and lead process control documentation under strict revision control. Strong CAD/CAM and GD&T skills are essential for success.