SWISS CNC Operator-

Roberts Automatic Products; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week with paid lunch

Job summary

Roberts Automatic Products is seeking an experienced Swiss Machine Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. This role focuses on operating CNC lathes, mills, and Swiss machines, with emphasis on quality inspection during production and adherence to workmanship standards.

You will load fixtures, set tool offsets, monitor production rates, read part drawings, document inspections, and assist set-up operations. A 4-day work week with a paid lunch is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading.
• 1-2 years' machine operating experience.
• Experience with CNC Lathes, Mills, and Swiss Machines; measuring equipment.
• Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards, and QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines (CNC lathes, Mills, Swiss) and inspect parts during production.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and comparators to inspect parts.
• Load material into fixtures, verify setup, and secure work.
• Monitor machines for unusual sounds or tool wear; adjust offsets as needed.
• Read and interpret workmanship standards and part drawings.
• Document inspections and fill out work orders/move tickets.
• Identify nonconforming product or material; communicate accordingly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Mathematics basics

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Lathes

Swiss machines

Milling machines

Measuring tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SWISS Machine Operator to join our team on both 1st and 2nd shifts. Come and enjoy a 4-day work week with a paid lunch!

Shift:

1st Shift, Monday-Thursday: 5:00am-3:00pm

2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-1:00am

General Description:

General operation of the production machines such as CNC, VMC, and SWISS. Responsible for inspection during production to maintain quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities: (50% Operating, 40% Inspecting, 10% Other)

• Use micrometers, calipers, pin gages, comparator and various other inspection equipment appropriately
• Turn on machine. Inspect for obvious problems. Inspect first part off at startup of machine.
• Load material into fixture or work holding as required, making sure all chips have been cleaned out of clamping areas before tightly securing.
• Operate machine watching and listening for possible problems. (I.e. Loud noises, unusual sounds, broken or worn tooling etc.)
• Ability to understand and modify tool offsets
• Inspect and replace broken/worn tooling. Ability to touch off newly installed tooling
• Ability to meet or exceed production rates stated on work order
• Read, understand information in workmanship standards and part drawings
• Fill out appropriate sections of work order
• Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
• Perform and document inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets)
• Identify nonconforming product or material
• Wash tools and return to storage area
• Complete the preventative maintenance check list
• Know and follow safety standards
• Move parts to next operation
• Remove scrap
• Help with set-up operations
• Other duties as required

Physical and Visual Activities:

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 75 pounds

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

• Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Knowledge
  • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
• Experience
  • Training Period: 3 months to a year
  • 1-2 years' machine operating experience
• Machines, Tools, Equipment
  • CNC Lathes, Mills, and Swiss Machines, Manual Lathe and Mill operation, measuring equipment, surface and bench grinders, Drill press, working with hands.
• Information/Directions
  • Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets), daily notes.

Opportunity

• Growth
  • There is an opportunity to grow within the company as skills develop.