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Cnc Swiss Machine Programmer
Posted on March 24, 2026
- Wilmington, United States of America
- 40.0 - 54.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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LARC Staffing, with more than 28 years of experience recruiting in high tech, has a passion for sourcing, recruiting, and matching people with companies everywhere. The clients I hire for are among the best in the world at what they do. I am honored to work with them and with the people who make them so successful!
My client is a global leader in high-precision manufacturing, partnering with the world’s most innovative medical device and aerospace brands to create life-changing technologies. With a reputation for tackling the "impossible" parts others won't touch, they offer a culture of technical mastery and long-term career stability.
Job Description
The Full-Time CNC Machinist IV produces machined parts by operating, setting up, and programming computer numerical control (CNC) Swiss machines, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Subject Matter Expert within the specialism of CNC Machinist (e.g., Lead in Training, Programming, etc.). The role requires the above to be accomplished in accordance with Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and a win-first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.
- Operate, set up, and program CNC Swiss machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings
- Propose new production setups and change offsets/tooling in machines as part of the new setup
- Perform difficult CNC Machinist work, including progressive machining of a variety of parts and different metals, where very close tolerances must be maintained
- Read and evaluate blueprints or specifications
- Troubleshoot and solve CNC programs and processes
- Improve and produce work instructions
- Redesign fixtures to increase quality standards and productivity
- Subject Matter Expert within field (eg, Lead in Training, Programming, etc.)
- Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear
- Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator-owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements, including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting readings
- Propose adjusted speeds and feeds for different machining requirements
- Perform routine maintenance as per the daily machine checklist and adhere to the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule
- Perform hand finishing
- Always follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP), including completion of job routers/cards
- Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues
- Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity
- Record all activities promptly on the job tracking system
- Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities
- Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required
- Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within the work area
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Requirements/Must Haves
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 8+ years CNC Swiss Machining experience
- Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred
- Ability to operate, set up, and maintain a CNC Swiss Machine
- Ability to run multiple CNC Machines
- Ability to set up, adjust offsets, and operate and run development and production jobs
- Ability to program with some level of supervision
- Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
- Effective at planning, prioritizing, and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
- Able to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
- Proven record of quality, on-time production runs
- Demonstrable commitment to safety always
- Attention to detail alongside the ability to perform repeatable tasks over a prolonged period
- Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
- Problem-solving ability
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Solid computer skills
- Ability to train new or lower-level machinists
Other Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements
N/A
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Job Details: Pay Range $40.00 - $54.00 / hour
Additional Information
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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