Job Description

Now Hiring: CNC Swiss Machinist (Full-Time) THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN RURAL SD

As a CNC Swiss Machinist, you'll be the heartbeat of our precision machining operation, working with Swiss Screw machines. You'll collaborate with engineering, tooling, and leadership to ensure our components meet exacting standards. This role also supports broader machining needs with mills, grinders, saws, and lathes.

Day-to-Day Impact:

• Program, set up, and run Swiss-style CNC machines

• Perform quality checks using precision inspection tools

• Set up machines and perform first article inspections

• Apply advanced math like geometry and trigonometry to maintain accuracy

• Interpret complex blueprints with GD&T specs

• Keep your area clean and organized in line with 5S practices

• Proactively report nonconformance and help resolve issues

• Recommend improvements for quality, safety, cost, and efficiency

• Support additional CNC work using lathes, mills, grinders, and saws

• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement efforts

• Perform light maintenance and tool/die work

What You Bring to the Table:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience

• 3+ years of Swiss machining (Tsugami preferred)

• CAM experience (GibbsCAM a plus)

• Proficiency in G & M code

• Ability to interpret blueprints and safety/maintenance instructions

Preferred:

• Strong problem-solving mindset

• Team-first attitude with multitasking skills

• Eagerness to keep learning and adapting to new tech

What to Expect on the Job:

• Hands-on, standing work with frequent use of hands

• Occasional sitting, walking, and reaching

• Visual focus, depth perception, and fine adjustments needed

• No travel required

• Machine shop environment with exposure to noise and temperature changes

• PPE provided and required where needed

Join a skilled, precision-focused team where craftsmanship meets innovation. Apply now and take your machining career to the next level!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.