Swiss CNC Setup Programmer (Tsugami / Star / PartMaker)
Job Description
At a Glance
\nCompany: 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:
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- 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM \n
- Shift premium available for 2nd shift \n
- Typical 4x10 schedule with overtime available \n
Experience: 5+ years preferred (10+ years ideal)
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\nHelp Build One of Wisconsin's Growing Swiss Machining Teams
\nRapido 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.
\nThis 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.
\nIf you're the kind of machinist who likes wearing multiple hats—not just programming from behind a desk—you'll fit in well here.
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\nWhat You'll Be Doing
\nIn this role, you'll be responsible for both programming and hands-on machining support.
\nYour day may include:
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- Setting up and programming Swiss CNC machines \n
- Developing and editing CNC programs using PartMaker CAM \n
- Selecting tooling, setting offsets, and optimizing cycle times \n
- Troubleshooting machining and production issues \n
- Improving setup efficiency and repeatability \n
- Supporting process improvement initiatives \n
- Training and mentoring machine operators \n
- Reading blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings \n
- Performing first-piece and in-process inspections \n
- Working closely with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing performance \n
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\nMachines, Controls & Software
\nYou'll work with modern Swiss machining equipment including:
\nMachines
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- Tsugami Swiss CNC Machines \n
- Star Swiss CNC Machines \n
- Tornos Swiss Machines \n
Controls
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- Fanuc Controls \n
CAM Software
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- PartMaker (preferred) \n
Additional Software
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- SolidWorks (nice to have) \n
Inspection Equipment
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- Micrometers \n
- Calipers \n
- Optical Comparators \n
- Precision measuring equipment \n
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\nWhat We're Looking ForRequired
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- 5+ years of Swiss CNC machining experience \n
- Strong setup experience \n
- CNC programming experience \n
- Ability to read blueprints and GD&T \n
- Experience selecting tooling and setting offsets \n
- Strong troubleshooting skills \n
- Ability to inspect precision components \n
- Comfortable working independently while supporting the broader team \n
Preferred
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- 10+ years of Swiss machining experience \n
- Experience with Tsugami or Star machines \n
- Fanuc controls experience \n
- PartMaker CAM programming \n
- SolidWorks experience \n
- Experience mentoring operators \n
- Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing experience \n
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\nWhy Machinists Like Working Here
\nThis manufacturer is focused on building a long-term team—not simply filling positions.
\nMachinists appreciate:
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- Modern Swiss machining equipment \n
- Quarterly incentive bonus program \n
- Sign-on bonus available \n
- Weekly pay \n
- 4-day workweek (4x10 schedule) \n
- Tuition reimbursement \n
- Tool purchase assistance \n
- Safety reimbursement programs \n
- PTO starting immediately \n
- Paid holidays \n
- Leadership that stays involved on the shop floor \n
- Real opportunities to grow into larger technical and leadership roles \n
The culture rewards people who are humble, accountable, mechanically curious, and willing to jump in wherever they're needed.
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\nPay, Benefits & SchedulePay
\n$30–$45 per hour (DOE)
\nAdditional compensation may include:
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- Sign-on bonus \n
- Quarterly incentive bonus \n
- Shift premium for 2nd shift \n
- Overtime opportunities \n
Benefits
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- Medical benefits \n
- Paid Time Off beginning upon hire \n
- Paid holidays \n
- Tuition reimbursement \n
- Ongoing technical training \n
- Tool purchase assistance \n
- Safety reimbursement programs \n
- Long-term advancement opportunities \n
Schedule
\n1st Shift
\n Monday–Thursday
\n 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
2nd Shift
\n Monday–Thursday
\n 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
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- 4x10 schedule \n
- Overtime available based on production demand \n
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\nApply Today
\nIf you're an experienced Swiss CNC machinist who enjoys programming, setup, troubleshooting, and improving machining processes, we'd love to hear from you.
\nApply today through hireCNC to learn more about this confidential opportunity.
