CNC Swiss-Lathe Programmer/Applications Engineer to join our growing Swiss Machining team in Marquette, Michigan.
Take a part from print to production. In this position, you program, set up, and run CNC swiss-lathe equipment to produce precision components for assemblies and weldments. You’ll work hands-on at the machine, develop and improve programs, select tooling and machining strategies, troubleshoot issues, and make sure finished parts meet customer specifications.
This is not a programming-only position. Strong hands-on CNC setup experience is essential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive wage
- Participation in company bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Paid company holidays
- Paid sick time off
- Full-time position: Monday-Friday 7am – 3:30pm or as agreed upon with manager.
- Relocation and house assistance available, if needed.
- Sign on bonus
What Your Day Looks Like:
- Program, set up, and run CNC Swiss-lathe machines, including various Star and Tsugami models.
- Use Partmaker or other CAM software to create, modify, and improve CNC programs from prints and CAD models.
- Complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and coordinate systems.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine the best machining approach.
- Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues as they come up.
- Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools and make adjustments to maintain quality.
- Work with Engineering and the machining team on new jobs, process improvements, and keeping production moving efficiently.
- Provide support in the quoting process of new parts
- Support Team Leaders in the Swiss department with program updates or improvements as needed
What We Are Looking For:
- Hands-on experience setting up, programming, and running CNC Swiss-lathe machines.
- Experience using Partmaker or other CAM software to create or modify CNC programs. Around 5 years of programming experience is preferred.
- Experience with CNC swiss-lathe machining centers
- A solid understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, tolerances, and machining requirements
- Experience using precision measuring tools and making adjustments to keep parts within specification
- Good troubleshooting skills when a setup, program, tool, or part is not running as expected
- Experience with fixture or workholding design, 4th-axis milling, CNC lathe programming, or SolidWorks is a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training in machining, CNC operations, manufacturing technology, or a related area is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to work independently while staying connected with the team.
