Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer

Opti Staffing; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule

Hands-on machining & programming

Collaborative engineering team

Precision manufacturing environment

Job summary

Opti Staffing is hiring a Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer in Oregon City, OR to set up, program, and operate Swiss CNC turning equipment, read engineering drawings, and ensure tight tolerances.

The role combines machining and programming, requires GD&T understanding, and offers a Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule with opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up Swiss CNC turning machines.
• Strong CNC machining and programming experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
• Experience making machine offsets and program adjustments.
• Ability to use precision inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Swiss-style CNC turning equipment.
• Program, edit, and optimize CNC programs for Swiss turning.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Select tooling, workholding, and cutting parameters.
• Set up machines for new and repeat production runs.
• Make offsets and adjustments to maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues.
• Optimize cycle times, tooling life, and processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve processes.
• Maintain production and inspection documentation.
• Monitor parts to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Swiss CNC turning

CNC programming

GD&T

Reading blueprints

Precision inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

G-code

CAM software

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Opti Staffing is Hiring! Position: Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer Location: Oregon City, OR Pay: 35/hr+ DOE Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Who We Are:

Opti Staffing is partnering with a company that specializes in the highest-quality HPLC, UHPLC, and LC/MS analytical products. They are looking for an experienced Swiss Turning Machinist & Programmer to join their manufacturing team and play a key role in producing high-precision components.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up and operate Swiss-style CNC turning equipment.
• Program, edit, and optimize CNC programs for Swiss turning applications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding, and cutting parameters.
• Set up machines for both new and repeat production runs.
• Make offsets and program adjustments to maintain tight dimensional requirements.
• Inspect completed parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues.
• Optimize cycle times, tooling life, and machining processes.
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
• Monitor parts throughout production to ensure they meet quality requirements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.

What’s In It for You:

• Monday–Friday schedule with consistent 7:00 AM–3:30 PM hours
• Work in a precision manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work with high-quality analytical products used in HPLC, UHPLC, and LC/MS applications
• Hands-on role with both machining and programming responsibilities
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and manufacturing efficiency
• Work alongside experienced manufacturing and engineering teams

What You Need to Have:

• Previous experience operating and setting up Swiss CNC turning machines.
• Strong CNC machining and programming experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and machining processes.
• Experience making machine offsets and program adjustments.
• Ability to use precision inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and production standards.

The Musts:

• Proven Swiss turning experience.
• Ability to independently set up Swiss CNC machines.
• Ability to program and edit CNC programs.
• Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-axis Swiss turning equipment.
• Experience programming from scratch rather than solely editing existing programs.
• Familiarity with tight-tolerance, high-precision machining.
• Experience working with small, complex components.
• Experience in medical, aerospace, laboratory, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• CNC programming experience with G-code and/or CAM software.

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