Swiss Programmer / Machinist

Updated October 26, 2026

At a glance

Company: Camtool, Inc.
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Pay: $40–$45/hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4-day, 10-hour schedule; Friday available for overtime; one shift
Experience: 5+ years Swiss CNC machining experience, 2+ years CNC lathe programming experience, and the ability to program Swiss lathes
Machines: Nomura Swiss CNC lathe (Swiss experience on any brand is fine)
CAM Software: PartMaker preferred

Why This Role Exists

Camtool is a small shop building out its own in-house Swiss function, and this hire would own it. They need an experienced Swiss machinist who can set up, program, and run Swiss lathes independently and is comfortable with the tooling, tool holders, and collets needed to run the parts.

Camtool runs a Nomura. Experience on that specific machine is a plus, but they know it is a hard find, and application training from the equipment supplier is available. Swiss programming is part of the job, and PartMaker experience is preferred.

This is a chance to help shape a Swiss department from the ground up rather than simply staff an existing one.

The Work You'll Be Doing

• Set up and run Swiss CNC lathes from established and your own programs
• Select and set up the tooling, tool holders, and collets each Swiss job requires
• Develop setup sheets and manage tooling and tool life
• Edit programs and adjust offsets to dial in cycle time, chip control, and tool usage
• Analyze job travelers to determine operation sequence, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues independently
• Program Swiss CNC lathes (PartMaker preferred)
• Help train and mentor other machinists as Camtool builds out its Swiss capability
• Accurately document jobs run and any changes made

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with:

Machines:
Nomura Swiss CNC lathe — application training from the equipment supplier is available

CAM Software:
PartMaker preferred

Inspection Tools:
Micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment

What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of Swiss CNC lathe experience (any brand)
• Swiss CNC lathe programming experience (PartMaker preferred), with 2+ years of CNC lathe programming overall
• Working knowledge of the tooling, tool holders, and collets used to run Swiss parts
• Able to work independently on setup, running, and programming
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Ability to inspect parts and hold tight tolerances
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience on Nomura Swiss machines
• PartMaker programming experience
• Experience training or mentoring other machinists
• Fixture or workholding design experience

Materials You'll Work With

Common production metals and raw materials used in Swiss machining
(Exact materials vary by job)

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Camtool because:

• Real ownership of a Swiss machining job, not just button-pushing
• A chance to help build and shape a growing Swiss department
• Stable workload with room to grow technically
• Collaborative environment between machining, quality, and customers

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

$40–$45/hr, based on experience
Full-time, Monday–Thursday (4x10 schedule), with Friday available for overtime
One shift, paid weekly

• 2 weeks of vacation
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Health insurance: Camtool is not on a group plan, so it reimburses the cost of your individual health insurance after you start. They will connect you with an insurance agent to get it quoted and approved first.
• Supplemental insurance reimbursement: dental, vision, accident, disability, life, and critical illness coverage

Clean, professional shop environment

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Interested Swiss machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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