CNC Swiss Programmer/Machinist - PartMaker

Updated September 2, 2026

🔎At a Glance

Company: Camtool, Inc.
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35–$45/hr (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: 5+ years Swiss CNC experience, 2+ years Swiss CNC programming
Machines: Swiss CNC Lathes (any brand)
CAM Software: PartMaker

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Why This Role Exists

Camtool is a small shop working to build out its own in-house Swiss capability. Rather than splitting programming, setup, and running across multiple people, they need one experienced Swiss machinist who can own all three independently — programming in PartMaker, setting up jobs, and running production — and help train others as the department grows.

This is a chance to shape a Swiss department from the ground up rather than simply staff an existing one.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

• Program Swiss CNC lathes in PartMaker from customer prints and specs
• Set up and run Swiss lathes from your own and established programs
• Develop setup sheets and manage tooling and tool life
• Edit programs and adjust offsets to dial in cycle time, chip control, and tool usage
• Analyze job travelers to determine operation sequence, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, and quality issues independently
• Help train and mentor other machinists as Camtool builds out its Swiss capability
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement process improvements
• Accurately document work orders, inspection records, and maintenance logs

This is an all-around setup, run, and programming role — you’ll own the job from print to finished part.

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with:

Machines:
Swiss CNC Lathes (any brand)

CAM Software:
PartMaker

Inspection Tools:
Micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of Swiss CNC lathe experience (any brand)
• 2+ years of Swiss CNC programming experience, PartMaker preferred
• Able to independently program, set up, and run jobs start to finish
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Ability to inspect parts and hold tight tolerances
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience training or mentoring other machinists
• Fixture or workholding design experience

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Materials You’ll Work With

Common production metals and raw materials used in Swiss machining
(Exact materials vary by job)

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Camtool because:

• Real ownership of a Swiss job from programming through finished part, not just button-pushing
• A chance to help build and shape a growing Swiss department
• Stable workload with room to grow technically
• Collaborative environment between machining, quality, and customers

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

$35–$45/hr, based on experience
Full-time, Monday-Thursday (4x10 Schedule)
401K, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Medical (reimbursement)
Clean, professional shop environment

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Apply

Interested Swiss machinists and programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.

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