CNC Swiss & Swiss Lead Machinist (Day Shift) | $26-$50/hr

At a Glance

• Company: Cox Manufacturing
• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay: $26.00–$50.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Overtime: Available as needed
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• Experience Level: Experienced CNC Swiss Machinist or Lead Machinist
• Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents only (Export Control)

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Why This Role Exists

As demand continues to grow, Cox Manufacturing is expanding its CNC Swiss machining team to support increasing production across a wide range of precision-machined components.

As one of the largest precision turning manufacturers in the United States, Cox operates more than 100 production machines across three shifts, supplying millions of precision components each week to customers in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, electronics, energy, and other critical industries. This role is essential to maintaining world-class quality, maximizing machine performance, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Qualified candidates relocating to the San Antonio area may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

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What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC Swiss machines for production
• Read, interpret, and make adjustments to CNC programs as needed
• Assist machine operators in resolving production issues and improving machine performance
• Select and optimize tooling to maximize precision, tool life, and efficiency
• Read blueprints and job layouts to ensure accurate setups
• Verify part quality using precision measuring equipment
• Collaborate with process engineers to improve cycle times, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency
• Help maintain consistent production while meeting quality and delivery requirements

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Machines & Equipment

You'll primarily work with:

• Tornos CNC Swiss Machines
• Tsugami CNC Swiss Machines
• Swiss-type CNC turning centers
• Precision bar-fed production equipment

Inspection equipment includes:

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Precision measuring instruments

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Materials You'll Work With

Depending on production requirements, you'll machine a variety of materials, including:

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Brass
• Copper
• Titanium
• High-temperature alloys
• Engineering plastics

Cox Manufacturing specializes in high-volume precision-machined components produced from bar stock for customers requiring exceptional quality and consistency.

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What We're Looking ForRequired

• Experience setting up and operating CNC Swiss machines
• Strong blueprint reading and print interpretation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot CNC programs and production issues
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers and calipers
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, and production processes
• Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality parts
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred

• Experience with Tornos Swiss machines
• Experience with Tsugami Swiss machines
• Experience with Citizen Swiss machines
• High-volume production machining experience
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing or process engineers
• Experience optimizing cycle times and tooling performance

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Why Machinists Like Working at Cox Manufacturing

Since 1956, Cox Manufacturing has built a reputation as one of America's premier precision turning companies. As a family-owned manufacturer, the company combines cutting-edge manufacturing technology with a people-first culture focused on long-term careers.

Machinists appreciate:

• One of the nation's largest precision turning operations
• Modern Swiss machining technology
• Stable, growing manufacturing business
• Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship and career development programs
• Continuous investment in new technology and proprietary manufacturing processes
• Strong culture centered around Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Perseverance, and Excellence
• Opportunities for advancement into technical and leadership roles
• Purpose-driven mission focused on advancing American manufacturing

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Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

$26.00–$50.00 per hour , depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 50% company match
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee counseling programs
• Career path planning and continuing education
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Overtime available as needed

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Work Authorization

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) .

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Join Cox Manufacturing

If you're an experienced CNC Swiss Machinist looking to work with advanced Tornos and Tsugami equipment while building your career with one of the country's leading precision turning manufacturers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC and join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and advancing American manufacturing.