Swiss CNC Setup Technician (2nd Shift)

Smith & Richardson; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Richardson in Illinois is seeking an experienced machinist to set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC, VMC, and Swiss turning machines. You will perform first inspections and support in-process quality checks.

The role includes reading blueprints, preparing setup sheets, and maintaining workmanship standards while working on the 2nd shift, which carries a wage premium. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related machine tooling experience, and be able to read calipers and micrometers,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills.
• Blueprint reading is required; read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines following blueprints and work orders.
• Load material on machines and operate as needed across various equipment.
• Fine tune machines to pass first inspection and document results.
• Read and interpret workmanship standards and fill out work orders.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges correctly and safely.
• Perform and document S&R inspection procedures as required.
• Identify nonconforming product or material and communicate with supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and oiling of tools and machines; assist with minor repairs.
• Move parts to next operation and remove scrap as needed.
• Operate pallet trucks and assist with safety procedures.

Skills

CNC operation

Swiss Lathe experience

Setup experience

Metal stamping

Wire forming machinery

Blueprint reading

Reading basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Reading skills

Tools

CNC machines

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Surface grinders

Bench grinders

Lathe

Mill

Drill press

Job description

Smith & Richardson in Illinois is seeking an experienced machinist to set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC, VMC, and Swiss turning machines. You will perform first inspections and support in-process quality checks.

The role includes reading blueprints, preparing setup sheets, and maintaining workmanship standards while working on the 2nd shift, which carries a wage premium. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related machine tooling experience, and be able to read calipers and micrometers,