Ellison Technologies

Overview

The CNC Swiss Turning Set‑Up Specialist role at a well-established company in Glenview involves setting up and operating Swiss-style CNC lathes to produce high-precision components for various industries. The company boasts over 60 years of experience and a supportive culture with opportunities for internal growth.

Responsibilities

• Set up a Swiss‑style CNC lathe for small‑diameter, tight‑tolerance part runs.
• Select and install guide bushings, collets, and specialized tooling.
• Load and refine Swiss‑type programs and dial in tool offsets.
• Run the first article and verify features to ±0.0002" using precision tools.
• Monitor tool wear and make micro‑adjustments to optimize production.
• Manage bar feeders for high‑volume throughput and quality.
• Troubleshoot issues such as chatter, deflection, and tool breakage.
• Maintain a clean and organized machine setup for repeatability.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of Swiss machining experience.
• Mastery of tight‑tolerance, small‑diameter work.
• Hands‑on experience with Tsugami or comparable Swiss machines.
• Blueprint fluency and solid GD&T comprehension.
• Confidence with precision measurement tools.
• Comfort with bar feeders and high‑volume production environments.
• Familiarity with challenging materials such as titanium and stainless steel.
• High attention to detail and consistency.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Additional Information

• Flexible start/end times for 1st shift.
• Overtime available.