Swiss-Type CNC Setup Lead, STAR/Fanuc Specialist

About the role

For more than 70 years, Filger Manufacturing has supplied precision parts to aerospace, medical, and space programs. We’re adding a seasoned Swiss-Type CNC Setup Lead to own complex setups and production on STAR Swiss screw machines running Fanuc controls.

Your day starts at 6:00 a.m. You’ll plan tooling, complete intricate machine setups, dial in first articles to +/- .0002, and move seamlessly into steady production—making offsets and smart program tweaks to keep quality and throughput in harmony. Overtime is available depending on workload.

A day in the life

• Study blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers to plan tooling and process flow
• Independently perform complex setups on STAR Swiss CNC machines with Fanuc controls
• Produce tight-tolerance components—down to +/- .0002 for demanding aerospace work
• Take each job from setup and first article through full production runs
• Apply offsets and minor program edits as conditions change
• Occasionally program new parts (about 5–10 per year) using Mastercam or similar CAM
• Inspect with micrometers, calipers, CMM equipment, gauges, and eye loupes
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, programming, and quality issues to root cause
• Coach and support operators on STAR cells; help standardize best practices
• Meet production goals without compromising quality; maintain a clean, organized area

Background we’re seeking

• 5+ years of CNC setup and operation
• Hands-on experience with Swiss-type CNC (STAR, Citizen, Tsugami, or comparable)
• Depth with Fanuc controls and complex setups for tight-tolerance parts
• Experience in aerospace, medical, or similarly regulated precision manufacturing
• Ability to independently identify and correct setup, tooling, offset, programming, and quality issues
• CNC programming capability; Mastercam preferred (not required)
• Strong blueprint-reading and precision-measurement skills
• Skilled at training/mentoring other operators
• Can lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and follow machine-shop safety practices

Tools and tech

• Inspection: micrometers, calipers, CMM equipment, gauges, eye loupes
• Primary platform: STAR Swiss screw machine (Fanuc)
• CAM: Mastercam or comparable software

Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Schedule and pay dynamics

Shift begins at 6:00 a.m.; overtime opportunities vary with demand.

Benefits

• Medical insurance after 60 days
• Dental and life insurance after 90 days
• 401(k), profit sharing, and a year-end bonus

Compliance

- Ability to pass a basic background check and employment-reference review

Join a stable, highly skilled team building critical components for aerospace, medical, and space applications.