Swiss CNC Programmer

Swiss CNC Programmer (Medical Devices)

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📍 Location: Marquette Township, MI, USA
🏭 Company: Mount Mfg
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
📆 Experience Level: 3–5 Years
🧠 Discipline: CNC Programming | Swiss-Type Lathes
🗓 Published: January 9, 2026

🏥 About Mount Mfg

Mount Mfg is an orthopedic contract manufacturing company specializing in high-precision medical implants and instruments. Our operation is ISO 13485:2016 certified and serves both domestic and international medical device customers.

We combine advanced Swiss CNC technology, strong quality systems, and a collaborative shop culture to produce complex, tight-tolerance components in a regulated manufacturing environment.

🔧 Role Overview

The Swiss CNC Programmer is responsible for programming, setting up, and optimizing Swiss-type CNC lathes used in the production of orthopedic medical components. This role requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to support production through continuous improvement and troubleshooting.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and optimize Swiss CNC lathes with live tooling
• Develop robust machining strategies to ensure repeatability, accuracy, and throughput
• Select cutting tools and define optimal feeds, speeds, and toolpath strategies
• Utilize CAD/CAM software including Autodesk PartMaker and/or SolidWorks
• Interpret complex part drawings, specifications, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Support production by improving cycle times, quality, and process stability
• Assist with job supply procurement and tooling needs
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and CAPA activities
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to machinists and operators
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, regulated manufacturing environment

✅ Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CNC programming experience in a machine shop environment
• Hands-on experience programming Swiss-type CNC machines (required)
• Experience with Fanuc controls (preferred)
• Working knowledge of medical or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with engineering and production teams

🎓 Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Technical training or extended manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Combination of education and experience considered

✈ Travel Requirements

• Minimal
• Occasional customer visits or technical training workshops

📈 Why Join Mount Mfg?

• Work on high-precision orthopedic medical devices
• Stable, full-time role with growth opportunities
• Strong quality systems and modern manufacturing practices
• Supportive team culture with technical collaboration
• Located in Marquette, MI, offering affordable living and exceptional outdoor recreation

👉 Apply now to join Mount Mfg as a Swiss CNC Programmer and contribute to the production of critical medical components in a high-quality, growth-focused manufacturing environment.