Swiss CNC Setup Programmer (Tsugami / Star / PartMaker)

At a Glance

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Company: Rapido Talent (Confidential Manufacturing Client)
Location: Delavan, Wisconsin (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-time considered for exceptional candidates)
Pay: $30–$45 per hour (based on experience)
Shift Options:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
  
• Shift premium available for 2nd shift
  
• Typical 4x10 schedule with overtime available
  

Experience: 5+ years preferred (10+ years ideal)

Help Build One of Wisconsin's Growing Swiss Machining Teams

Rapido Talent is partnering confidentially with a growing precision manufacturer in Southeastern Wisconsin that continues to invest in new equipment, talented machinists, and long-term growth.

This position exists because production continues to expand, creating an opportunity for an experienced Swiss CNC Setup Programmer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a real impact on the shop floor.

If you're the kind of machinist who likes wearing multiple hats—not just programming from behind a desk—you'll fit in well here.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll be responsible for both programming and hands-on machining support.

Your day may include:

• Setting up and programming Swiss CNC machines
  
• Developing and editing CNC programs using PartMaker CAM
  
• Selecting tooling, setting offsets, and optimizing cycle times
  
• Troubleshooting machining and production issues
  
• Improving setup efficiency and repeatability
  
• Supporting process improvement initiatives
  
• Training and mentoring machine operators
  
• Reading blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings
  
• Performing first-piece and in-process inspections
  
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing performance
  

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with modern Swiss machining equipment including:

Machines

• Tsugami Swiss CNC Machines
  
• Star Swiss CNC Machines
  
• Tornos Swiss Machines
  

Controls

• Fanuc Controls
  

CAM Software

• PartMaker (preferred)
  

Additional Software

• SolidWorks (nice to have)
  

Inspection Equipment

• Micrometers
  
• Calipers
  
• Optical Comparators
  
• Precision measuring equipment
  

What We're Looking ForRequired

• 5+ years of Swiss CNC machining experience
  
• Strong setup experience
  
• CNC programming experience
  
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T
  
• Experience selecting tooling and setting offsets
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills
  
• Ability to inspect precision components
  
• Comfortable working independently while supporting the broader team
  

Preferred

• 10+ years of Swiss machining experience
  
• Experience with Tsugami or Star machines
  
• Fanuc controls experience
  
• PartMaker CAM programming
  
• SolidWorks experience
  
• Experience mentoring operators
  
• Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing experience
  

Why Machinists Like Working Here

This manufacturer is focused on building a long-term team—not simply filling positions.

Machinists appreciate:

• Modern Swiss machining equipment
  
• Quarterly incentive bonus program
  
• Sign-on bonus available
  
• Weekly pay
  
• 4-day workweek (4x10 schedule)
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Tool purchase assistance
  
• Safety reimbursement programs
  
• PTO starting immediately
  
• Paid holidays
  
• Leadership that stays involved on the shop floor
  
• Real opportunities to grow into larger technical and leadership roles
  

The culture rewards people who are humble, accountable, mechanically curious, and willing to jump in wherever they're needed. xhyhwjd

Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

$30–$45 per hour (DOE)

Additional compensation may include:

• Sign-on bonus
  
• Quarterly incentive bonus
  
• Shift premium for 2nd shift
  
• Overtime opportunities
  

Benefits

• Medical benefits
  
• Paid Time Off beginning upon hire
  
• Paid holidays
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Ongoing technical training
  
• Tool purchase assistance
  
• Safety reimbursement programs
  
• Long-term advancement opportunities
  

Schedule

1st Shift
Monday–Thursday
5:00 AM–3:00 PM

2nd Shift
Monday–Thursday
3:00 PM–1:00 AM

• 4x10 schedule
  
• Overtime available based on production demand
  

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Swiss CNC machinist who enjoys programming, setup, troubleshooting, and improving machining processes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC to learn more about this confidential opportunity.