Senior CNC Swiss Setup Operator & Mentor

Cadrex Agawam; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a CNC Swiss Set Up Operator III with extensive experience in Swiss turning platforms and CAM programming. You will set up, program, and optimize Swiss machining operations, reading engineering drawings and performing trials to ensure quality parts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CNC Swiss environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior operators, all while maintaining safety and production schedules in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of CNC Swiss setup/operator experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CNC programming languages (G-code/M-code) and CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss machines for production runs and secure workpieces.
• Interpret drawings to develop CNC programs for Swiss machining operations.
• Program CNC Swiss machines using CAM software or manual programming to generate toolpaths.
• Perform test runs and verify program accuracy with trial cuts and measurements.
• Monitor processes and adjust for quality, accuracy, and schedules.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and propose optimization solutions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality to improve processes.
• Train and mentor junior operators on setup, operation, and programming.

Skills

CNC Swiss machining

G-code/M-code

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

2-year technical certification

Tools

Esprit

PartMaker

Job description

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a CNC Swiss Set Up Operator III with extensive experience in Swiss turning platforms and CAM programming. You will set up, program, and optimize Swiss machining operations, reading engineering drawings and performing trials to ensure quality parts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CNC Swiss environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior operators, all while maintaining safety and production schedules in a fast-paced shop.