SWISS CNC Set-Up Person (1st & 2nd Shift)

Company: Roberts Automatic Products
Location: Chanhassen
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced SWISS Machine Set-Up Person to join our team, come and enjoy a 4-day work week with a paid lunch! Job Title: CNC/Swiss machine Set-Up Person Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday: 5:00am-3:00pm 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-1:00am General Description: Set-up, operate, and trouble shoot CNC and SWISS style machines Responsibilities: (75% Set-Up; 15% Operating, 10% Other Duties) Set-up machines following layouts, blueprints and according to work order Fine tune machine until product passes first inspection Operate machine if required Read, understand information in workmanship standards Fill out appropriate sections of work order Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately Perform and document Roberts 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 Provide coaching and guidance to Set-Up Apprentice, as required Other duties as required 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 High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading CNC or Swiss machine experience Tool design, machine repair helpful Experience Training Period: 3 months to a year Machines, Tools, Equipment CNC, Swiss, 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) Start earning PTO from the first date of hire, 80 hrs. PTO the first year, plus 72 hrs. Holiday and 3 paid sick days per year. Full benefits start after 30 days: Medical, Dental, 401K, short- and long-term disability and life insurance

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