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Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Swiss Programmer to program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes producing high-precision medical device components. The role involves developing processes, programming Swiss machines, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting machinists in a precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Program, setup, and optimize Star Swiss lathes for production
  • Develop manufacturing processes for tight-tolerance medical device components
  • Create and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and improve cycle times
  • Select tooling, establish cutting parameters, and optimize machine performance
  • Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
  • Support machinists and production personnel during setup and production runs
  • Validate processes through first article inspections and process verification
  • Machine precision components from stainless, titanium, aluminum, plastics, and specialty alloys

Requirements

  • 5+ years of CNC Swiss programming and setup experience
  • Experience programming Swiss-style lathes with Fanuc controls
  • Experience with Star Swiss machines or comparable Swiss platforms
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
  • Experience with PartMaker, Mastercam, CAMWorks, or similar CAD/CAM software
  • Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and Swiss machining processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot and improve machining performance
  • Strong understanding of quality inspection methods

Additional Information

  • Job Location: West Chester, PA (On-site, local candidates only)
  • Job Contract: Long Term FTE/Contract
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$38/hr across 90 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 8 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 228 other active welding openings from 143 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in West Chester, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), TradeWorx (6), and Mission Critical Group (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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