CNC Programmer

Ultipro; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Safety bonus

ESOP

Travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a seasoned CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning operations. You will interpret complex drawings and GD&T, choose tooling and cutting strategies, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality components.

The role emphasizes problem solving, setup support, and continuous improvement of cycles and throughput, with an emphasis on safety and quality in a diverse production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC machining processes.
• Knowledge of tooling, feeds and speeds, machining strategies, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting machine setup, process optimization, and production improvement initiatives.
• SolidWorks experience preferred; GibbsCAM experience is a plus.
• Reverse engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain CNC programs for machining operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Determine optimal tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters.
• Support machine setup and prove-out of new and revised programs.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
• Improve cycle times and manufacturing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams on new product introductions and process improvements.
• Assist with quality inspections and verification of finished components.
• Support estimating and purchasing activities as needed.
• Operate CNC machines when necessary to support production requirements and validate programming changes.
• Maintain program documentation and revision control.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading drawings

CAD/CAM

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Feeds and speeds

Reverse engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GibbsCAM

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain CNC programs for machining operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Determine optimal machining methods, tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters.
• Support machine setup and prove-out of new and revised programs.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
• Improve cycle times and manufacturing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams on new product introductions and process improvements.
• Assist with quality inspections and verification of finished components.
• Support estimating and purchasing activities as needed.
• Operate CNC machines when necessary to support production requirements and validate programming changes.
• Maintain program documentation and revision control.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC machining processes.
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, machining strategies, and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting machine setup, process optimization, and production improvement initiatives.
• Experience with SolidWorks and GibbsCAM is preferred.
• Reverse engineering experience is a plus.

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