Swiss-Type CNC Lathe Setup Technician (Star)

Step into Belden Universal’s 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Hillside, IL—12 miles west of downtown Chicago—where precision power transmission components are built. From day one, your expertise will shape production outcomes in a clean, air-conditioned, and highly organized environment.

A day in your role

• Plan each job by reviewing work orders, prints, materials, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpret and apply GD&T to set your approach.
• Set up and run Star Swiss-type CNC lathes (automatic/CNC) to hold tight tolerances and deliver first-pass quality.
• Install, adjust, and qualify tooling for turning, drilling, grooving, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
• Load bar/stock and stage materials; confirm feeds, speeds, and offsets through first-article and in-process checks against international standards.
• Maintain part conformity by measuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting; reprogram or adjust controls; sharpen/replace worn tools; follow quality procedures.
• Keep equipment reliable with preventive maintenance and manufacturer-recommended care; resolve malfunctions quickly.
• Document everything accurately in production and quality logs; work safely per plant procedures and regulations.

What you’ll bring

• G-code programming ability for Swiss turning (Star experience preferred).
• Strong conceptual thinking and process-improvement mindset.
• Clear verbal communication and solid functional/technical aptitude.
• Comfort with controls, instrumentation, tooling selection, and coordination.
• Proficiency with CNC Tooling and CNC Programming; familiarity with AS9100 environments.

What you’ll work with

• Primary equipment: Star Swiss-type CNC lathes.

Rewards and growth

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) match.
• 10 paid company holidays plus 4 paid personal days each year.
• Rapidly growing company with strong advancement potential for motivated contributors.

About Belden Universal

Founded in 1939 in the Chicago area, Belden Universal has evolved from a local machine shop into a global manufacturer of precision universal joints and drive shaft assemblies. We support diverse industries with both standard and custom solutions, backed by a team of design engineers and technical sales professionals who put customer needs first. Our innovative development capabilities and advanced equipment position us as a leader in the mechanical power transmission space. In 2018, we moved into a newly built, state-of-the-art facility in Hillside, IL—and we’re poised for significant growth ahead.

For every customer challenge, Belden has a solution. Precisely what you need. Precisely when you need it.