Swiss CNC Machinist / Programmer

Jobot; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Racine, WI is seeking a Swiss CNC Machinist / Programmer to work on-site and join a precision manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate Swiss-type CNC lathes, develop new programs, and troubleshoot to meet tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates have Citizen Swiss experience, strong GD&T reading skills, and a proven ability to improve cycle times and tooling efficiency while collaborating with engineering and quality teams. This is a permanent, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting up, and operating Swiss-type CNC lathes.
• Citizen Swiss experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop programs beyond offsets or minor edits.
• Read blueprints and interpret tight tolerances, GD&T.
• Proficient with precision inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate Swiss-type CNC lathes to manufacture precision components.
• Develop and edit CNC programs, prove out new jobs, and troubleshoot issues.
• Select cutting tools, establish machining sequences, and adjust speeds/feeds.
• Set up tooling, collets, bar feeders, live tools and sub-spindle operations.
• Read drawings, interpret dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes and GD&T.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision tools.
• Troubleshoot dimensional variation, tool wear, chatter, burrs, and surface finishes.
• Improve cycle times, tool life, setup efficiency, and scrap performance.
• Document setups, tooling requirements, program revisions, and inspection results.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and production to maintain repeatable processes.
• Complete routine machine care and maintain a safe, organized area.

Skills

Swiss CNC

Programming

Setup

Live tooling

GD&T

Inspection

Education

Machining apprenticeship or technical training

Tools

Bar feeders

Sub-spindles

Collets

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Swiss CNC Machinist / Programmer

$25 - $35 per hour | Racine, WI | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Founded nearly three decades ago and based in Racine, Wisconsin, we are a precision manufacturer specializing in Swiss CNC machining, CNC turning, precision grinding, and engineering support. We produce complex, tight-tolerance components for customers across medical, aerospace, electronics, hydraulics, and other industrial markets. With 25 Citizen Swiss CNC machines, we support everything from prototypes and short runs to high-volume production, bringing challenging components from concept through manufacturing.

Why join us?

• Specialized Equipment: Work with Citizen Swiss CNC machines equipped with live tooling, sub-spindles, and automatic bar feeders.
• Challenging Machining: Produce complex components, including parts with large length-to-diameter ratios.
• Production Variety: Support prototypes, short runs, and high-volume manufacturing. americancitizenscorp.com
• Engineering Support: Work alongside an established design and process engineering team.
• Established Operation: Join a Racine manufacturer serving customers since 1997.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Program, set up, and operate Swiss-type CNC lathes to manufacture precision components from bar stock.
• Develop and edit CNC programs, prove out new jobs, and troubleshoot programming or machining issues.
• Select cutting tools, establish machining sequences, and adjust speeds, feeds, and offsets.
• Set up tooling, guide bushings where applicable, collets, bar feeders, live tools, and sub-spindle operations.
• Read engineering drawings and interpret dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, and GD&T requirements.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using appropriate precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot dimensional variation, tool wear, chatter, burrs, and surface-finish issues.
• Improve cycle times, tool life, setup efficiency, and scrap performance.
• Document setups, tooling requirements, program revisions, and inspection results.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and production to maintain repeatable processes and meet delivery requirements.
• Complete routine machine care and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Needed

• Demonstrated experience independently programming, setting up, and operating Swiss-type CNC lathes; 3+ years suggested, subject to client confirmation.
• Citizen Swiss experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop programs and prove out jobs beyond making offsets or minor edits to existing programs.
• Experience with live tooling, sub-spindles, bar feeders, and Swiss tooling arrangements.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tight tolerances, GD&T, and surface-finish requirements.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot machining problems and produce repeatable, conforming parts.
• Experience machining complex components and difficult-to-machine materials preferred.
• Relevant machining apprenticeship or technical training helpful; equivalent hands-on experience considered.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.