CNC Swiss Machinist Jobs — 8 Shops Hiring Now (2025)

Why CNC Swiss Talent Is In Demand

Swiss-type turning is mission-critical in medical, aerospace, and high-performance industrial work—tight tolerances, complex geometries, and lights-out efficiency. Whether you’re a CNC Swiss Setup Machinist, Operator, or Programmer, shops across the U.S. are hiring for day, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with competitive pay, shift premiums, and growth paths.

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Who’s Hiring (Company + Location)

• Viant Medical — Fort Wayne, IN
• C&A Tool Engineering — Auburn, IN & Churubusco, IN
• The Young Engineers Inc. (Novaria Group) — Lake Forest, CA
• DW Products — Cedar Rapids, IA
• GMI Corporation — Franklin, IN
• Tecomet — Warsaw, IN • Somers, WI • Riviera Beach, FL
• Hydro Fitting Manufacturing Corp. (Novaria Group) — Covina, CA
• Mount Mfg — Marquette, MI

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Viant Medical — Fort Wayne, IN

CNC Swiss Programmer (1st Shift) — $38–$43/hr

• Program Swiss lathes for tight-tolerance medical components; PartMaker required
• Create docs/tool lists; support prove-outs, NPI, and cycle-time reductions
• Clean, quality-driven, medical environment (GD&T, blueprint/3D model fluency)

CNC Swiss Machinist (3rd Shift) — $25–$30/hr + 15% premium

• Setup/operate Swiss lathes; tooling changes; tight-tolerance inspection (mics, calipers, gauges, Keyence Vision)
• PM/5S, traceability, documentation; multi-machine throughput; OT available
• 2+ yrs CNC Swiss (or journeyman-equivalent); strong shop math & print reading

C&A Tool Engineering — Auburn & Churubusco, IN

CNC Swiss Machinist (2nd & 3rd Shift) — up to $32/hr + 10% premium; weekly pay

• Swiss operation & offsets; blueprint/GD&T; inspection (mics/calipers/optical comparator)
• Desired: setup on Star ST38, SV32, SR32, SR20, Fanuc, PartMaker/GibbsCAM, Keyence, ECAD, Zeiss CT
• Medical component focus; voluntary OT

The Young Engineers Inc. (Novaria Group) — Lake Forest, CA

CNC Swiss/Lathe Machinist — Setup & Operator — $22–$32/hr

• Setup Swiss/lathe, submit first articles to QA; run per prints/specs; in-process inspection
• Replace tooling, maintain fluids; clean, safety-first environment
• 6+ months CNC lathe or Swiss preferred; team-oriented; growth focus; strong benefits

DW Products — Cedar Rapids, IA

Machinists / Operators — 2nd (3p–11p) & 3rd (11p–7a)

• Operate CNC Swiss lathes, multi-spindle automatics, or CNC turning centers
• Pay by level: A $30–$35/hr (+$0.50 every 6 months), B $26–$28/hr, C $23–$26/hr
• Blueprint reading, setups/editing by level, offsets, self-inspection; training available for motivated entry candidates
• 70+ years in CR; stable schedules; benefits; OT available

GMI Corporation — Franklin, IN

CNC Applications Engineer (Citizen Swiss-style & Miyano) — Onsite

• Applications & quoting; blueprint-to-process design; reduce secondary ops
• Program optimization (toolpaths, speeds/feeds); troubleshoot setups & machine ops
• Tooling/collet/fixture selection; QA collaboration; cross-functional ops impact
• 7+ years Swiss setup/program/operate; strong G-code/CAM; Citizen/Tsugami/Star familiarity; US Person
• Robust benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, PTO, employee-owned with equity/profit sharing

Tecomet — Warsaw, IN (also hiring in Somers, WI & Riviera Beach, FL)

CNC Machinist II — Setup & Operation — 2nd/3rd Shift — $24.23–$27.81/hr + 12% premium

• Setup/operate mills, lathes, Swiss, grinders; GD&T; in-process inspection; offsets/tool changes
• GMP/GDP documentation; CI/lean; PM; mentoring
• 3+ yrs CNC; US Citizen/Green Card (ITAR); clean, climate-controlled shop
• Equipment includes Star, Tsugami, Daewoo, Makino, Haas, wire EDM

Hydro Fitting Manufacturing Corp. (Novaria Group) — Covina, CA

CNC Setup & Operator — Mill/Lathe (2nd, 4x10s) — $26–$32/hr + $2/hr diff

• Setup/operate Haas twin-spindle lathes (live tooling); run 5-axis Brother mill-turn; operate Tsugami Swiss
• Aerospace blueprints/specs (AS/MS/NAS/NSA); edit G/M code; speeds/feeds; run 2+ machines
• Materials: steel, stainless, titanium, aluminum, brass, copper; strong surface-finish knowledge
• 4-day workweek, OT available; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life; 401(k) match; PTO + 10 holidays; performance bonus

Mount Mfg — Marquette, MI

CNC Swiss-Lathe Setup Machinist — Day Shift (Mon–Fri 7:00a–3:30p) — $26–$35/hr

• Setup/troubleshoot sliding-headstock Swiss (tooling install, offsets, workholding, coolant)
• Minor approved program edits (deburr passes, op order, speeds/feeds)
• In-process inspection with GDP; ASME Y14.5 GD&T; mentor operators; pre-production meetings
• ISO 13485:2016/FDA environment (21 CFR Part 820 exposure a plus)

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Skills & Experience Employers Want (From These JDs)

• Swiss setup & operation: sliding-headstock, sub-spindle/live tooling, bar feed, multi-machine throughput
• Programming & edits: PartMaker, GibbsCAM; G-code edits, toolpath optimization, offset control
• Inspection: micrometers, calipers, bore/depth/chamfer gauges, optical comparator, Keyence Vision
• Process & quality: GD&T (ASME Y14.5), GMP/GDP, ISO 9001/13485, ITAR; PM/5S; documentation & traceability
• Platforms & brands: Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Tornos; Fanuc and other common controls
• Soft skills: troubleshooting, communication, mentoring, CI/lean mindset

Pay, Shifts & Premiums (General Guide)

• Pay bands: ~$22–$35/hr for many Setup/Operator roles; Programmers up to $43/hr (market varies by shop/shift)
• Shift premiums: commonly 10–15% for 2nd/3rd
• Schedules: day, 2nd, 3rd, and 4x10s (e.g., Mon–Thu 4:00p–2:30a); OT available at several shops

Exact compensation depends on experience, machines/controls, shift, and location. Check each listing for details.

How to Apply (Fastest Path)

• Visit the hireCNC Job Board and search “Swiss” to see all active postings.
• Or comment your city + years of Swiss experience and we’ll point you to the best match.
• You can also DM hireCNC for a quick, confidential intro.

FAQ: CNC Swiss Machining Careers

What counts as “CNC Swiss” experience?
Hands-on setup/operation/programming on sliding-headstock Swiss-type lathes (e.g., Star, Citizen, Tsugami), including tooling/offsets, sub-spindle/live tooling, and in-process inspection to tight tolerances.

Do I need to know PartMaker?
Not always, but PartMaker (and sometimes GibbsCAM) is a plus for programming roles. Setup/Operator roles typically require offset edits, program loading, and strong inspection/GD&T.

What tolerances are typical?
Swiss work frequently holds very tight tolerances on small-diameter parts—common in medical, aerospace, and high-tech components.

Are there roles with relocation assistance?
Yes—some shops offer relocation for U.S. residents (varies by role/location). Ask us about the locations you’re open to.

What’s the growth path?
Common paths: Operator → Setup Machinist → Lead/Trainer → Programmer → Process/Applications Engineer (and into supervision/management for those interested).