Senior Swiss Machinist - Aerospace Precision

PDS Tech, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Swiss Machinist in Bloomington, MN. You will independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate multi-axis CNC Swiss machines to produce tight-tolerance aerospace components.

You will read blueprints, GD&T, and edit CNC programs, optimizing feeds and speeds. The role requires working with exotic alloys and a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC Swiss machining experience.
• Independently set up and operate multi-axis CNC Swiss equipment.
• Fluency in G & M codes with the ability to read, understand, and edit CNC programs.
• Strong knowledge of tooling requirements, including tool presetting.
• Experience with machining mathematics, blueprint reading, measurement techniques, and GD&T.
• Ability to meet established quality and productivity expectations with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing safety requirements and safe setups.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, adjust, and operate multi-axis CNC Swiss machines with live tooling.
• Manufacture tight-tolerance aerospace components from exotic alloys.
• Read, interpret, and edit CNC programs; work with G & M codes.
• Calculate and adjust feeds and speeds to maintain accuracy and productivity.
• Select, preset, adjust, and replace tooling as required.
• Read blueprints, layouts, job packets, and GD&T requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues; recommend solutions.
• Recognize unsafe setups or processes and propose alternatives.
• Collect and enter SPC data using comparators, CMMs, Trimos, gauges, etc.
• Perform daily machine maintenance and report needs beyond scope.
• Partner with engineers and quality teams for process development and continuous improvement.
• Participate in pre-production activities and program prove-outs.
• Recommend improvements to machining and setup procedures.
• Train and assist other operators; support quality and productivity goals.
• Perform secondary operations like deburring when required.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and organized, safe work areas.
• Work across shifts to support production goals.

Skills

Swiss machining

CNC programming

G & M codes

GD&T

Reading blueprints

Quality troubleshooting

Machining fundamentals

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year Machining Technology degree

Tools

CNC Swiss machines

Live tooling

Inspection tools (CMM, gauges)

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Swiss Machinist in Bloomington, MN. You will independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate multi-axis CNC Swiss machines to produce tight-tolerance aerospace components.

You will read blueprints, GD&T, and edit CNC programs, optimizing feeds and speeds. The role requires working with exotic alloys and a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.