Senior Swiss CNC Setup Machinist (STAR/Fanuc)

Job Description

Job Description

Filger Manufacturing has produced precision components for aerospace, medical, and space programs for more than 70 years. We’re hiring a Senior Swiss CNC Setup Machinist to independently set up and operate our STAR screw machines using Fanuc controls.

This role is primarily focused on complex setup and production. Programming is a smaller part of the job, typically involving approximately 5 to 10 new parts per year. The shift starts at 6:00 a.m., with overtime available based on workload.

What you’ll do

- Independently perform complex setups on STAR Swiss CNC machines

- Operate STAR machines using Fanuc controls

- Produce close-tolerance aerospace components to tolerances as tight as +/- .0002

- Take jobs from setup and first article through the full production run

- Make offsets and program changes as needed

- Program occasional new parts using Mastercam or comparable software

- Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers

- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, CMM equipment, gauges, and eye loupes

- Troubleshoot machine, tooling, programming, and quality issues

- Assist with training and overseeing STAR machine operators

- Maintain production goals without compromising quality

- Keep machines and work areas clean and organized

What we’re looking for

- At least 5 years of CNC setup and operation experience

- Direct experience with STAR, Citizen, Tsugami, or comparable Swiss-type CNC machines

- Strong experience with Fanuc controls

- Experience performing complex setups and producing tight-tolerance components

- Aerospace, medical, or similarly regulated precision-manufacturing experience

- Ability to independently identify and correct setup, tooling, offset, programming, and quality issues[4:08 PM]- CNC programming experience; Mastercam experience is preferred but not required

- Strong blueprint-reading and precision-measurement skills

- Ability to help train and support other operators

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work safely in a machine-shop environment

- Ability to pass a basic background check and employment-reference review

Benefits include medical insurance after 60 days, dental and life insurance after 90 days, a 401(k), profit sharing, and a year-end bonus.

Join a stable, skilled team working on demanding aerospace, medical, and space components!!

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Screw Machine