---
title: Swiss Set-up/Programmer
description: CNC/Swiss Machinist-Various Skill Levels
---

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## Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Operate multiple machines to run production as instructed
- Perform in-process inspections and document results as required
- Remove rust, burrs or sharp edges as required
- Monitor and maintain clean and safe levels of fluid in machines
- Perform daily machine and work area cleaning
- Change tooling as needed
- Set-up machines to include tooling changes
- Conduct proper machine startup and shutdowns
- Use gaging equipment and properly interpret results
- Read and interpret blueprints/drawings and CNC programs
- Problem solve and troubleshoot processes
- Advanced program editing at machine
- Install program, setup and efficiently manufacture quality precision parts per print/drawing
- Assist machine operators with tooling changes
- Perform advance level CMM inspections
- Continually evaluate processes for improvements
- Practice and support current ISO procedures
- Adhere to all departmental and company procedures and policies
- Train and monitor Machine Operators
- Perform final inspections and document results as required
- Basic understanding of Cad/Cam programming
- Perform other duties as assigned

#### Qualifications:

- Stand continuously with occasional walking and sitting
- Perform wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing, pulling, lifting heavy objects (up to 30 lbs), and bending
- Work with oil and coolants contacting the skin
- Read and interpret print/drawings.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proficient use of inspection equipment.
- Mathematical skills.
- Five years machining experience on Swiss Citizen L20 & A32
- Two years setup experience on Swiss Citizen L20 & A32
- Two year machining certificate or equivalent experience on Swiss Citizen L20 & A32

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    "postalCode" : "55428-3622",
    "streetAddress" : "9335 Science Center Drive"
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  "telephone" : "763-533-5324",
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  "validThrough" : "2018-03-18T00:00",
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