
Swiss CNC Machine Set Up Technician
🔎At a Glance
Company: Olson Custom Designs
Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift (Standard Hours)
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–4 Years Swiss CNC Setup Experience)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to continued growth in aerospace, defense, and medical device programs requiring tight-tolerance Swiss machining.
At Olson Custom Designs, Swiss turning operations are essential to producing complex, high-precision components. The Swiss CNC Setup Technician ensures programs run correctly, setups are executed flawlessly, and parts meet tolerance requirements as tight as ±0.0002".
This is not a button-pushing role — it is precision setup work that directly impacts product quality and customer performance.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up Swiss-type CNC turning centers and mill-turn machines
- Select and install tooling, guide bushings, collets, and workholding
- Load programs and establish accurate tool and work offsets
- Run and inspect first articles before releasing jobs to production
- Hold tolerances to ±0.0002" when required
- Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools
- Troubleshoot tooling wear, offset drift, and setup issues
- Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain quality and cycle efficiency
- Document setup details to support AS9100 & ISO 13485 requirements
- Collaborate with programmers, quality, and production teams
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Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
Machines:
- Tornos Swiss CNC Turning Centers
- Multi-Axis Swiss & Mill-Turn Machines
Controls:
- Fanuc
- Siemens
- Tornos Controls
Inspection Tools:
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Bore Gauges
- Pin Gauges
- Optical Comparators
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Aerospace & Medical Alloys
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- 2–4 years of experience setting up Swiss-type CNC turning machines
- Strong understanding of Swiss tooling, guide bushings, and collets
- Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
- Comfortable performing first-article and in-process inspections
- Experience holding tight tolerances
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused
Preferred
- Aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing experience
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 13485 environments
- Experience in lean manufacturing or 5S environments
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Swiss machinists choose Olson Custom Designs because:
- Climate-controlled, professional shop environment
- Modern Swiss CNC equipment
- Tight-tolerance aerospace & medical work
- Steady workload with growth-driven expansion
- Competitive pay and benefits
- A culture that respects skilled tradespeople
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Schedule:
Full-Time | Day Shift | Overtime as needed
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Apply
Interested Swiss CNC Setup Technicians can apply directly through hireCNC.
Apply today to join a precision-driven team producing aerospace and medical components in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Years of experience
- 2+ years of experience
Salary range
- $25 - $35 an hour
Machine Type Programming Experience
- Swiss
