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

Roberts Automatic Products
Chanhassen, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

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**



Salary : $25 - $32

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