La Chaux-de-Fonds
CNC Programmer-Setter
- 13 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent)
About the job
For our client, a family-owned manufacturer based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, we are looking for talents for the position of:
CNC Programmer-Setter (M/F)
Your responsibilities:
- Create and optimise machining programmes on Alphacam, in 3 and 5 axes
- Carry out settings, start-ups and machining on CNC lathes and milling machines
- Work notably on Bumotec S191, Robodrill and W408S2 machines, equipped with Fanuc controls
- Ensure the machining of components intended for watch movements
- Check the conformity of parts using appropriate measuring instruments, notably Marcel Aubert and micrometres
- Actively participate in the versatility and smooth running of the team
- Ensure compliance with quality, performance and production deadline objectives
Your profile:
- Training as a precision mechanic or micromechanic
- Several years of experience in the watchmaking field
- Good command of programming and setting on CNC machines, ideally Robodrill and/or Bumotec S191
- Knowledge of Alphacam and 3 and 5 axis programming
- Comfortable with reading technical drawings and using common measuring instruments
- Precise, rigorous and organised person, with good analytical skills
- Ability to work independently while appreciating teamwork
- Proactive mindset, solution-oriented and respectful of established procedures
Your benefits:
- The opportunity to work on high-end watch components intended for prestigious brands
- A modern and dynamic working environment within a family-owned manufacturer
- Great autonomy in carrying out your activities
- Real opportunities for professional development
About us:
At Safeguard Global Switzerland, we specialise in Staff Leasing (temporary and permanent personnel placement) and offer customised solutions to support companies in their recruitment needs, throughout Switzerland and beyond.
Thanks to our presence in more than 170 countries, we combine local expertise with international reach, enabling us to identify, attract and delegate the best talents on the market.
We operate in numerous sectors, providing qualified professionals for short or long-term assignments, always ensuring flexibility, regulatory compliance and quality of service.
Our mission is simple: to simplify access to competent and reliable labour, helping our clients achieve their goals with agility.
By collaborating with us, you benefit from a trusted partner, committed alongside you, who understands the Swiss market challenges and acts swiftly to advance your projects. Joining Safeguard Global means being part of a dynamic network, driven by values of excellence, proximity and innovation.