CNC Swiss Programmer

FlexTrades • 00000, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CNC Swiss Programmer / Machinist (Lead-Level | 2‑Month Traveling Contract) FlexTrades — Nationwide Opportunities Travel Role | Short-Term Contract | Swiss Machining Leadership FlexTrades is hiring an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer/Machinist for a 2‑month traveling contract to support a client’s Swiss machining department during a temporary leadership absence. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in new-part programming, complex setups, and precision machining while providing guidance to on-site machinists.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a CNC Swiss Programmer/Machinist with strong setup and troubleshooting background
• Proficiency in Mastercam ; experience with Esprit preferred
• Hands-on experience with Citizen or Star Swiss lathes and Mitsubishi controls
• Strong understanding of GD&T , engineering drawings, and customer‑supplied models
• Experience with stainless steel, mild steel, and small‑diameter precision components
• Professional communication skills with the ability to mentor others without a “know‑it‑all” approach
• Ability to lead new part introductions from programming through first-article approval
• Willingness to travel to Missouri and work on-site for a 2‑month contract assignment

Responsibilities

• Program new parts using Mastercam (preferred) and Esprit
• Set up and prove out CNC Swiss programs on Citizen and Star lathes (7‑axis, live tooling, sub-spindles, Mitsubishi controls)
• Operate machines as needed to validate new processes or support production
• Edit and refine existing programs when customer engineering changes occur
• Select required tooling and coordinate needs with Purchasing
• Interpret customer prints, SolidWorks models, GD&T requirements, and metric/standard drawings
• Perform tooling and setup changeovers, including collets and guide bushings
• Mentor on-site machinists through job-shadowing and knowledge sharing in a professional, collaborative manner
• Support production of high-mix, low-volume precision components across aerospace, defense, energy, medical, semiconductor, and related sectors

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed