CNC Swiss Setup Programmer

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - HIRING 2 EXPERIENCED CNC SWISS PROGRAMMER / SETUP MACHINISTS

We have won substantial new work and are expanding our Swiss department. We are hiring two proven programmer/setup machinists now to support a strong backlog and increased production demand.

This is an opportunity to join a growing precision manufacturing operation with steady work, room to make an immediate impact, and substantial overtime available. This is not an operator-only position. You must be able to independently program, fully set up, prove out, troubleshoot, and optimize Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss machines.

Pay: $36-$50 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill
Location: West Chicago, IL
Start: As soon as possible
Openings: 2
Overtime: Substantial overtime available

WHY JOIN US

- Strong pipeline of new work and a growing Swiss department
- Long-term opportunity as we expand capacity
- Challenging precision work where your programming skill matters
- Substantial overtime available for candidates who want the hours
- Opportunity to improve processes and help build stable, repeatable setups

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Take new jobs from print through program, complete setup, prove-out, first article, and stable production
- Program Citizen or Tsugami CNC Swiss machines from engineering drawings and specifications
- Select tooling, collets, guide bushings, and fixtures; establish feeds and speeds
- Troubleshoot programs, tooling, finish, dimensions, and process variation independently
- Optimize cycle time, tool life, quality, and production reliability
- Perform first-article inspections and make offsets or program changes as needed
- Create and maintain clear programs, setup information, and tool documentation
- Work with engineering, quality, and production as we launch new work

WHAT WE NEED

- Proven hands-on experience programming and fully setting up CNC Swiss machines
- Citizen or Tsugami machine and control experience; experience with both is a plus
- Ability to take a new part from print to a production-ready first article with minimal supervision
- Strong knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds, offsets, tolerances, and process optimization
- Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements
- Strong troubleshooting, measurement, and problem-solving skills
- Dependable, quality-focused, and ready to contribute in a growing, fast-paced shop

If you can take a complex Swiss part from print through an approved first article and into production, we want to hear from you. Apply today or call 630-692-1545 for more info!