Swiss CNC Machine Set Up Technician

At a Glance Company: Olson Custom Designs Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience) Shift: Day Shift (Standard Hours) Overtime: As Needed Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–4 Years Swiss CNC Setup Experience) Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States --- Why This Role Exists This role exists due to continued growth in aerospace, defense, and medical device programs requiring tight-tolerance Swiss machining. At Olson Custom Designs, Swiss turning operations are essential to producing complex, high-precision components. The Swiss CNC Setup Technician ensures programs run correctly, setups are executed flawlessly, and parts meet tolerance requirements as tight as ±0.0002". This is not a button-pushing role — it is precision setup work that directly impacts product quality and customer performance. --- The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up Swiss-type CNC turning centers and mill-turn machines Select and install tooling, guide bushings, collets, and workholding Load programs and establish accurate tool and work offsets Run and inspect first articles before releasing jobs to production Hold tolerances to ±0.0002" when required Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools Troubleshoot tooling wear, offset drift, and setup issues Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain quality and cycle efficiency Document setup details to support AS9100 & ISO 13485 requirements Collaborate with programmers, quality, and production teams --- Machines, Controls & Software You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: Tornos Swiss CNC Turning Centers Multi-Axis Swiss & Mill-Turn Machines Controls: Fanuc Siemens Tornos Controls Inspection Tools: Micrometers Calipers Bore Gauges Pin Gauges Optical Comparators --- Materials You’ll Work With Stainless Steel Titanium Aluminum Brass Aerospace & Medical Alloys --- What We’re Looking For Required 2–4 years of experience setting up Swiss-type CNC turning machines Strong understanding of Swiss tooling, guide bushings, and collets Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T Comfortable performing first-article and in-process inspections Experience holding tight tolerances Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused Preferred Aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing experience Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 13485 environments Experience in lean manufacturing or 5S environments --- Why Machinists Like Working Here Swiss machinists choose Olson Custom Designs because: Climate-controlled, professional shop environment Modern Swiss CNC equipment Tight-tolerance aerospace & medical work Steady workload with growth-driven expansion Competitive pay and benefits A culture that respects skilled tradespeople --- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (DOE) Benefits: 401(k) with 4% company match Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Overtime as needed --- Apply Interested Swiss CNC Setup Technicians can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply today to join a precision-driven team producing aerospace and medical components in Indianapolis, Indiana.