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Looking for CNC Swiss machinist jobs?
hireCNC connects skilled machinists with machine shops across the United States that specialize in Swiss-type CNC machining.
Swiss machining requires a unique skill set and attention to detail. Because of this, experienced Swiss machinists are in extremely high demand across industries like medical device manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and high-precision electronics.
If you have experience running Swiss lathes, sliding headstock machines, or Swiss turning centers, you’ll find a variety of opportunities ranging from setup roles to advanced programming positions.
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What Does a CNC Swiss Machinist Do?
CNC Swiss machinists specialize in machining small, high-precision components using Swiss-style CNC lathes.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Setting up and operating Swiss-type CNC lathes
- Reading blueprints and GD&T specifications
- Selecting tooling and adjusting offsets
- Monitoring tool wear and part quality
- Performing first article inspections
- Editing or optimizing CNC programs
Many Swiss machinists work with machines from manufacturers like:
- Citizen
- Star
- Tsugami
- Tornos
- Hanwha
Swiss machines are often used for high-precision, tight tolerance parts where consistency and surface finish are critical.
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Industries That Hire Swiss Machinists
Swiss machining is essential in industries that require small, complex precision components.
Machine shops hiring Swiss machinists often serve industries such as:
- Medical device manufacturing
- Aerospace machining
- Defense manufacturing
- Automotive components
- Electronics and connectors
- Precision industrial components
These shops often run high-volume production programs where Swiss machines can produce parts efficiently and consistently.
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Skills That Make Swiss Machinists Valuable
Swiss machinists often develop highly specialized skills that are difficult to replace.
Some of the most valuable skills include:
✔ Multi-channel Swiss machine setup
✔ Live tooling and sub-spindle operations
✔ Bar feeder operation and setup
✔ Tight tolerance machining (±0.0005 and below)
✔ Swiss program editing and optimization
✔ Working with materials like titanium, stainless, and plastics
Because these skills are rare, experienced Swiss machinists often command strong wages and stable employment opportunities.
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Find CNC Swiss Machinist Jobs Near You
hireCNC works with machine shops across the United States that are actively hiring Swiss CNC machinists.
Browse the job listings above to explore current opportunities.
Roles may include:
- Swiss CNC Setup Machinist
- Swiss CNC Programmer
- Swiss Lathe Operator
- Lead Swiss Machinist
- Swiss Manufacturing Engineer
New jobs are added regularly as machine shops continue to expand their Swiss machining capabilities.
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