Swiss CNC Setup Machinist - 2nd Shift (15% Diff)

EXALTA; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA in Kenosha, WI seeks an experienced Swiss Setup Machinist to set up, operate and troubleshoot Swiss CNC machines for high-precision medical components. You’ll interpret blueprints, ensure tight tolerances and participate in ERP documentation.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, maintain safety standards and support continuous process improvements in a temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Swiss machining setup experience.
• Experience with Citizen and/or Star Swiss CNC machines preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Experience in an ISO and FDA-regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Swiss CNC machines
• Perform tooling changes, offsets, and program adjustments
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Work with standard and metric measurements and tight tolerances
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment to ensure quality standards are met
• Review and interpret CMM inspection reports
• Complete production documentation and ERP transactions accurately
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Meet safety, quality, and production goals

Skills

Swiss machining setup

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Citizen Swiss CNC machines

Star Swiss CNC machines

Job description

EXALTA in Kenosha, WI seeks an experienced Swiss Setup Machinist to set up, operate and troubleshoot Swiss CNC machines for high-precision medical components. You’ll interpret blueprints, ensure tight tolerances and participate in ERP documentation.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, maintain safety standards and support continuous process improvements in a temperature-controlled environment.