Computer Numerical Control Programmer

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Daycare subsidy

Job summary

The Lee Company in Westbrook is seeking a CNC Programmer to operate CNC Lathes, Swiss lathes, and Milling machines. Responsibilities include programming machines for precision machining and developing automation processes.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have familiarity with CNC processes, as well as mechanical and mathematical skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose machining problems such as tool failure.
• Proficiency in using computerized controls and measurement instruments.
• Experience in proofreading documents and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up machining operations and sequences based on specifications.
• Align and code tool operations for CNC machines.
• Monitor operations and revision of programs for efficiency.

Skills

Machining metal processes

CNC machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Data entry and document production

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in manufacturing technologies

Tools

Computerized machine controls

Precision measurement instruments

Hand tools

Job description

The Lee Company is a Hartford Courant 2022 Top Workplace and a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries.

Lee Company products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control.

Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at three sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Job Description

CNC Programmers at The Lee Company program 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.

The Lee Company Advantages

The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a stable, well-managed company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.