Senior Swiss CNC Specialist - Multi-Axis Lathe Setup & Programming

Senior Swiss CNC Specialist - Multi-Axis Lathe Setup & Programming Up to $26.00/Hour • Central Wisconsin (Juneau County Area) • 100% Onsite • Flexible 4 or 5-Day Work Weeks The Opportunity: Escape the instability of traditional contract job shops and secure your career with a thriving, highly successful OEM manufacturer. Boasting a consistent 15% annual growth rate and a historic corporate commitment to zero layoffs, this organization operates with a deep "people-first" philosophy. They actively prioritize internal promotions, long-term job security, and continuous technical training on modern machining assets. EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 2+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience specifically focused on multi-axis Swiss CNC setup, operation, and optimization TECHNICAL LITREACY: Proven capability to execute and refine equipment programming, adjust complex tool offsets, and manage end-to-end bar-fed production cycles EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $26.00 per hour base rate (fully scaling with setup depth and programming familiarity) + Full Corporate Benefits Package SHIFT FLEXIBILITY: Choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle: 1st Shift (8 hours x 5 days) OR 2nd Shift (10 hours x 4 days for a guaranteed 3-day weekend) MACHINING FLEET: Clean, climate-controlled facility utilizing modern multi-axis Swiss technology (the vast majority of the fleet is less than a decade old) LOCATION: Central Wisconsin / Juneau County corridor (Must reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the production plant) COMPLIANCE: United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; corporate visa sponsorship is not available For a skilled machinist who is tired of the chaotic "feast or famine" cycles of custom contract shops, this direct-hire tracking role is a massive cultural upgrade. Because our client is a proprietary OEM rather than a job shop, their production schedules are highly predictable, organized, and structurally stable. You won't be constantly stressing about lines running dry or sudden staff reductions. The work environment is fast-paced, exceptionally clean, and highly collaborative. Instead of just loading parts, you will possess real ownership over your machine cell-optimizing cycle times, troubleshooting complex geometries, and ensuring premium part integrity. Backed by an active corporate growth trajectory and a structured path to step into senior technical or shop leadership roles, this position provides a permanent professional home. What You Will Be Doing Complex Setups: Performing intricate, multi-axis Swiss CNC lathe setups from scratch to support high-precision, close-tolerance production runs. Program Optimization: Reviewing, executing, and fine-tuning machine programming on the fly to maximize throughput, minimize cycle times, and preserve tool life. End-to-End Control: Managing the full manufacturing cycle of complex components, tracking everything from initial automatic bar-feeder alignment to finished part extraction. Precision Inspection: Conducting strict quality assurance testing on completed pieces using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and depth gauges to achieve 100% drawing compliance. Cell Troubleshooting: Diagnosing mechanical faults, correcting axis deviations, and partnering with maintenance to minimize downtime. Shop Excellence: Maintaining a safe, neat work zone in alignment with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement goals. What We Are Looking For Swiss Lathe Foundation: A minimum of 2 years of verifiable, hands-on experience setting up and operating specialized Swiss-style CNC machines. Metrology Competency: Exceptional proficiency reading mechanical blueprints and utilizing precision measuring instruments for rigorous first-article and in-process quality tracking. Professional Reliability: A rock-solid, stable employment history that demonstrates consistent attendance, workplace safety, and pride in your craft. Schedule Commitment: The internal drive to work independently and maintain high productivity across an 8-hour first shift or a 10-hour second shift. Strong Pluses: Direct past familiarity with Citizen, Star, or Tsugami machine platforms, or a manufacturing background handling high-precision medical, aerospace, or specialized industrial components.