Swiss Manager
At a Glance
Company: NAECO
Location: Peachtree City, GA (30 miles south of Atlanta)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive / Commensurate with Experience
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday–Thursday (5:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior (5–10+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to continued demand for high-precision, tight-tolerance Swiss machined components across aerospace, medical, and industrial markets.
At NAECO, the Swiss CNC Manager plays a critical leadership role — overseeing Swiss lathe programming, setups, and daily production while mentoring a skilled team of machinists. This position directly impacts quality, throughput, and on-time delivery for OEM customers who rely on precision and consistency.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Program Swiss CNC lathes using PartMaker CAM software
- Calculate cycle times using math, geometry, and trigonometry
- Prove out and optimize Swiss CNC programs
- Oversee setup and daily operation of Swiss machines
- Supervise and mentor a team of 4 Swiss CNC machinists
- Ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and tight tolerances
- Interpret blueprints, work orders, and GD&T
- Collaborate closely with Engineering on new part production
- Perform and verify first-article inspections
- Monitor in-process quality and dimensional accuracy
- Troubleshoot machining issues and coordinate maintenance or repairs
- Enforce safety procedures and lean manufacturing practices
This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for a senior Swiss programmer or lead machinist ready to manage both people and process.
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Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
Machines:
- Citizen Swiss CNC lathes
- Tornos Swiss CNC lathes
Controls:
- Swiss CNC controls (machine-specific)
CAM Software:
- PartMaker (preferred)
Inspection Tools:
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Optical comparator
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years of Swiss CNC setup experience
- 5+ years of Swiss CNC programming experience
- Strong CAD/CAM background (PartMaker experience a plus)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
- Experience with tooling, offsets, and machine maintenance
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Quality-driven mindset with strong attention to detail
Preferred (Not Required):
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience working with tight tolerances (±0.0002)
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Titanium
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Brass
- Steel
- Bronze
- Magnetic iron
- Plastics
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose NAECO because:
- Clean, professional, and well-organized shop
- Modern Swiss CNC equipment
- Tight-tolerance, high-skill machining work
- Leadership opportunities and long-term stability
- Consistent weekday schedule with 3-day weekends every week
- Competitive pay, strong benefits, and relocation assistance available
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan after 6 months
- Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following hire
- Monday–Thursday schedule (4×10s)
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Apply
Interested Swiss CNC programmers and managers can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Fields of study
- CNC
Years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
Required languages
- English
CAM Software Experience
- PartMaker
CNC Controls Experience
- Fanuc
- Mitsubishi
Machine Type Programming Experience
- Swiss