CNC Swiss Programmer

Position Summary

The CNC Swiss Programmer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for complex Swiss-style machined components with tight tolerances, primarily supporting high-precision medical device manufacturing. This role works closely with the Swiss Supervisor and Swiss Setup Team to ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production.

In addition to programming responsibilities, this position will assist and flex into machine setup activities as necessary to support production demands. The CNC Swiss Programmer is also responsible for maintaining tooling data, documentation standards, and proper program storage procedures.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Programming & Process Development

• Program complex Swiss-style CNC parts with tight tolerances and intricate geometries.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs to ensure cycle time efficiency, tool life maximization, and process stability.
• Perform program prove-outs and make necessary adjustments during initial production runs.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues to improve performance, quality, and uptime.
• Ensure all programs are properly saved and organized according to established programming folder structures and company standards.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and quoting on estimated cycle time and setup times.

Setup Support & Production Flexibility

• Work closely with the Swiss Supervisor and Swiss Setup Team to ensure smooth program implementation and efficient machine setups.
• Assist and flex into setting up Swiss machines as necessary to support production schedules.
• Provide hands-on support during new job launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

Setup Documentation & Tooling Management

• Create detailed setup sheets using the company’s setup sheet template.
• Ensure setup sheets include:
• Complete tooling lists
• Tool life management parameters
• Offsets and program notes
• Maintain the tool library for all standard tooling, ensuring accurate and up-to-date tooling data.
• Work within the tooling library to maximize quick change tooling and usage.
• Recommend tooling improvements to enhance performance, cost efficiency, and tool life.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure compliance with part specifications and regulatory requirements for medical components.
• Clearly communicate program updates, tooling changes, and process improvements to production personnel.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.