Swiss Machinist & Programmer

Family Owned and Growth Oriented | Be an Integral Part in Development | Take Ownership of Swiss OperationsSwiss Programmer & Setup MachinistLocation: Fort Wayne, INJoin a family-owned company in Fort Wayne, IN, specializing in manufacturing high-quality gears for aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and other industries. Since 1997, this team has been dedicated to innovation and quality, operating out of a 48,000 sq. ft. facility with a close-knit team of 24 employees—many with 20–25 years of tenure.With a growth-oriented leadership team, the company has invested in advanced technology, including implementing Esprit software, and are on track to double the operation.We are looking for talented individuals who want to grow and make an impact in this expanding operation!About the RoleAs a Swiss Programmer/Setup Machinist, you will play a pivotal role in the operations by leveraging your technical expertise in turning machines. This is an opportunity to:**Program, set up, and operate **Swiss machines. Support lathe operations as needed.Ensure quality parts for prototype and production work before handing them off to machine operators.Influence future machine purchases and contribute to quoting new jobs.Mentor and coach other machinists/operators as part of your career trajectory toward a leadership role as the company growsThis is a 1st shift position with flexible hours from 6:45 AM to 4:00 PM.BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid holidaysMedical/Vision insurance (78% covered)IRA matchingFun company events like cookouts, lunches, and holiday partiesWhy Join?This team-oriented approach values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you’re ready to take parts from cradle to grave, collaborate on exciting projects, and grow into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!Apply today and start your journey with a company where innovation, quality, and teamwork come first.**Responsibilities: **Program Swiss machines (Esprit and/or MasterCAM)Set up and operate or hand over operation on Swiss machinesCollaborate with production manger, quality department and operatorsAssist in development of shop processes and growthExpand company capabilities and capacity in turning operationsTrain or coach other machinists as the shop growsWrite instruction sheets and tool lists**Qualifications: **7+ years of experience programming (Esprit preferred)Set up, operation, and editing experience on Swiss machinesAbility to read and interpret customer and engineer drawings and printsKnowledge of measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicatorsExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required with the ability to communicate across various levels of the organizationPlease note that this is an ITAR regulated facility.AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.You should be proficient in:GD&TCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine RepairCNC Machine InstallationG-CodeM-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverMachine Setups for Production RunsTroubleshooting CNC MachinesBlueprint ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:CNC Swiss Lathe (Star)CAM Software (Esprit, Mastercam) #J-18808-Ljbffr