CNC Programmer

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Company in Westbrook, CT is looking for CNC Programmers to program lathes and mills, develop new processes for overnight runs, and work with robotic automation.

Ideal candidates will have CNC experience, ability to read blueprints, and strong troubleshooting skills to ensure precision and efficiency across production lines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Understanding of machining metal and CNC processes.
• Ability to diagnose machining problems such as tool wear and rough finishes.
• Proficiency with computerized machine controls and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and complete production paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Layout operations and sequences from drawings and data for close-tolerance parts.
• Set tool operations, speeds, feeds, and workpiece positions.
• Monitor setups to validate programs and quality.
• Operate CNC machines to prove programs and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with Tool Design and Manufacturing for new work.

Skills

CNC Programming

G-Code

M-Code

Machine Setups for Production Runs

GD&T

Troubleshooting Skills

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education

Associate degree in manufacturing technologies or similar

Tools

CNC Swiss Lathe

CNC Lathe

Job description

Job Description

CNC Programmers at The Lee Company

rogram CNC Lathes, Swiss lathes, and Mills with current machining processes. They also develop new machining processes for overnight continuous runs and work with and develop Robotic automation process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education. Ideally an associate degree in manufacturing technologies or similar.
• Good understanding of machining metal and processes with CNC machines.
• The ability to diagnose machining problems: tool failure, rough finish, chip build up, etc.
• Proficiency in the use of computerized machine controls, precision measurement instruments, hand tools, and specialized trade tools.
• Use of computers to perform data entry and document production.
• Mechanical aptitude and use of significant mathematical skills.
• Must be able to proofread documents, read blueprints, train others, complete production paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Work from part drawings, machine specifications and electronic control data, utilizing to a large extent established methods and standards data to layout operations and sequences, tooling arrangements, machine set up instructions and details for a number of recognized machining operations on standardized components having close tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Align and code steps for tool operations, speed, feeds, and work piece positions to conform to operational sequences.
• Monitor set ups and operations to prove programs to assure proper methodology sequences, tooling arrangements and quality of completed work piece.
• Operate CNC machines as needed to prove program.
• Revise programs to correct errors or deficiencies or to modify or improve to suit new tooling designs and to effect cost reductions.
• Work closely with Tool Design and Manufacturing personnel to plan tooling designs and arrangements for new work or modifications for the regular work.

You Should Be Proficient In

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• M-Code
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Eurotech, Tornos)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Eurotech, Dmg Mori Seiki, Nakamura)