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Arena Direct Hire has partnered with a confidential precision manufacturing company in the healthcare manufacturing space that is hiring aCNC Swiss Machine Programming Technician to support CNC machine programming, prototype development, tooling, process optimization, and production support.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with hands-on CNC machining knowledge, introductory CNC programming experience, and exposure to Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines who wants to grow within a technical manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with manufacturing leadership, machinists, set-up teams, and R&D to create, validate, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for prototype, new part, and existing part production.

The position is based in North County San Diego and is in office 5 days a week. The standard schedule is 6:00am to 2:30pm.

What’s in it for you?

• **Established Manufacturing Company:**Join a stable, well-established manufacturer with a strong presence in the healthcare manufacturing space.
• Specialized Precision Manufacturing:Work in a highly technical environment where precision, quality, process control, and manufacturing excellence matter.
• Prototype and Production Exposure:Partner with R&D and manufacturing teams on new product development, initial prototyping, and the transfer of parts into scaled production.
• Hands-On Technical Growth:Build deeper experience creating, editing, validating, and optimizing CNC machine programs, tooling diagrams, set-up parameters, and machining methods.
• **Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machine Experience:**Apply and expand your experience with Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines in a precision machine shop environment.
• **Cross-Functional Impact:**Work closely with manufacturing management, machinists, set-up crews, R&D, and quality-focused teams.
• **Continuous Improvement Focus:**Help improve machining efficiency, reduce variability, extend tool life, decrease cycle times, reduce secondary operations, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Quality-Focused Environment:Join a company that values process discipline, documentation, consistency, safety, and continuous improvement.
• **Balanced Schedule:**Work a steady early-shift schedule that provides both onsite collaboration and some flexibility.
• Competitive Package:Strong compensation, overtime eligibility, benefits, 401(k), and bonus opportunity.

Role Snapshot

• The CNC Swiss Machine Programming Technician will be responsible for creating cost-effective CNC machine programs and tooling diagrams for prototype and production parts. This person will support new product development, prototype machining, manufacturing transfer, process optimization, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• This role requires hands-on CNC machining knowledge, the ability to read engineering prints and drawings, working knowledge of G Code and M Code, proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software, GD&T knowledge, and experience setting up, tooling, or editing programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.

What You Will Own

• Create CNC machine programs and tooling diagrams for prototype and production parts.
• Support R&D during new product development, initial prototyping, and manufacturing transfer.
• Create, verify, and validate CNC programs and set-up parameters for prototypes, new parts, and updates to existing parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, models, specifications, and part descriptions.
• Determine machining methods, cutting tools, machine requirements, and sequence of operations.
• Optimize machining methods to reduce variability, extend tool life, decrease cycle times, reduce secondary operations, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Maintain and improve existing machine programs and machining processes.
• Assist with control plan development and process optimization to support consistent machining output.
• Install and change tooling, set up parts, and edit programs for Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day machining issues and support problem resolution on the shop floor.
• Train machinists and set-up crews on new or optimized machining methods.
• Audit machining processes to improve efficiency, process control, and quality.
• Use SolidWorks or similar CAD software and apply GD&T knowledge in a machining environment.
• Support lean manufacturing efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Must-Have Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on CNC machining knowledge, including introductory CNC programming experience.
• Experience creating, editing, validating, or supporting CNC machine programs for prototype or production parts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering prints, drawings, sketches, models, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of G Code and M Code.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances, GD&T.
• Experience installing and changing tooling, setting up parts, and editing programs.
• Experience with Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.
• Ability to maintain and optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, quality, and process control.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and support process improvements.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization, prioritization, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or priorities at the same time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a cGMP and/or ISO regulated environment.
• Some college or certificate coursework related to machining, manufacturing, engineering technology, or a similar technical field.
• Experience training machinists or set-up crews on new or optimized machining processes.
• Experience supporting new product development, prototype machining, or transfer of parts into manufacturing.
• Experience improving cycle times, tool life, process control, part quality, or manufacturing cost.
• Experience working in precision manufacturing, medical device, healthcare manufacturing, aerospace, or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Software and Technical Tools
• SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• CNC machine programming tools.
• G Code and M Code.
• GD&T.
• Citizen CNC Swiss Screw Machines.
• Microsoft Office tools are helpful.

Schedule and Location

Location: North County San Diego

Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm

Work Arrangement: In Office

Reports to: Machine Shop Manager

Employment Type: Non-exempt, paid hourly with overtime

Interview Process

Round 1: Onsite interview and facility tour

Offer decision expected to move quickly for the right candidate.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base compensation range:$100,000 to $125,000
• This role is paid hourly and is eligible for overtime.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, disability insurance, 401(k), financial planning resources, paid time off, and bonus opportunity. Full details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Pre-Employment Requirements
• E-Verify
• Background check
• Basic drug test

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arena Staffing and our client are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including California requirements related to pay scale disclosures, paid sick leave, and required reporting and recordkeeping. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CAD Software
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• Citizen CNC Swiss Screw
• CNC machine programs
• Solidworks
• SWISS
• SWISS Screw Machining
• tooling diagrams

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)