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SWISS CNC Set-Up Operator

Smith & Richardson

Geneva, IL 60134 • $27.00 to $40.00 / hr • 9/24/2026

Job Description

Job Description

General Description:

Set-up, operate, and trouble shoot a variety of machines including CNC, VMC, and SWISS machines. Responsible for first inspection and inspection during production, and responsible for updating and maintaining set-up sheet and program.

2nd Shift wage premium!

Responsibilities:

  • Set-up machines following blue prints and according to work order
  • Load material on machines as needed: band and wire on slide form, radiator, multiplex, large and small dial; coil on punch press, cut off machine; strips on automatics, punch press; sheets on slitters, shears, perforators; bars on automatic feed saw; bath in plating; parts on groovers
  • Fine tune machine until product passes first inspection
  • Operate machine if required: feed band on automatics, assemble two plates and a stem on the hand weld machine
  • Read, understand information in workmanship standards
  • Fill out appropriate sections of work order
  • Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
  • Perform and document S&R inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets)
  • Identify nonconforming product or material
  • Wash tools and return to storage area
  • Oil, lube, clean and perform minor repairs as needed
  • Communicate with tool room or maintenance as required by supervisor
  • Assist with training of Operator persons as needed
  • Know and follow safety standards
  • Participate in corrective actions as required
  • Move parts to next operation
  • Remove scrap
  • Operate pallet trucks

Physical and Visual Activities:

  • Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation

Physical Demands:

  • Lift up to 75 pounds

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

  • Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions, dust, and periods of travel to support company's international facilities may be required

Job Qualification Requirements:

  • Knowledge/Experience
    • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
    • Three to five years' experience with metal stamping, wire forming machinery
    • 1-2 years operating CNC machines
    • 1-5 years setup experience, Swiss Lathe experience preferred
    • Tool design, machine repair helpful
    • Ability to lead/train
  • Training Period: 3 months to a year
  • Machines, Tools, Equipment
    • CNC, hand tools, measuring instruments, surface and bench grinders. Lathe, mill, and drill press experience helpful
    • Information/Directions
  • Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)