2nd Shift CNC Swiss Setup Operator
Cadence Inc
Summary
Join Cadence and help manufacture precision components that support life-changing medical devices used by patients around the world. If you take pride in machining excellence, problem-solving, and producing high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Position Summary
The CNC Swiss Setup Operator plays a critical role in supporting production goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role is responsible for setting up and operating Citizen Swiss machines, troubleshooting issues, making offsets and tool changes, and ensuring machines continue running efficiently throughout production. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and passionate about precision manufacturing. This individual will work closely with production and quality teams to improve processes, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Setup and operate Citizen Swiss CNC machines to support production schedules and quality requirements
- Load bar stock, make offsets, change tools, and keep machines running efficiently
- Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, VMMs, and other precision measuring equipment
- Troubleshoot machining and equipment issues and escalate larger concerns when needed
- Monitor part quality and production output to ensure compliance with specifications
- Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement efforts
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all quality procedures and safety standards
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous CNC machine operating experience or completion of CNC machining coursework/training
- Experience using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, and related measuring tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating CNC Swiss machines with Mitsubishi Controls
- Setup and program editing experience
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Experience working in a precision manufacturing or medical device environment
What Makes You Successful
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Desire to learn and continuously improve
- Pride in producing precision components that support critical medical technologies
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous CNC machine operating experience or completion of CNC machining coursework/training
- Experience using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, and related measuring tools
- Experience operating CNC Swiss machines with Mitsubishi Controls
- Setup and program editing experience
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Experience working in a precision manufacturing or medical device environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Company overview
Cadence Inc is a leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturing organization serving the medical device, diagnostics, and drug delivery markets worldwide. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, the company employs approximately 800 people across multiple locations in the United States and Costa Rica. Cadence provides comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from early-stage product design and development collaboration through complete manufacturing and full supply chain management. The company specializes in precision engineering for complex medical devices, including micro-needles for drug delivery, surgical instruments, and assemblies for robotic surgery. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration across its facilities, Cadence serves top medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs, focusing on cardiovascular, diabetes care, ophthalmology, and robotic-assisted surgery markets. The company's vertically integrated approach combines design support, engineering expertise, ultra-high-precision manufacturing, in-house tooling, and full-scale production under one roof, enabling tighter quality control, faster timelines, and more dependable paths to commercialization for medical innovations.