Precision Swiss CNC Setup Machinist

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Company in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility seeks a skilled CNC Machinist to translate blueprints into precision machined parts. You will set up Swiss lathes, load fixtures, and monitor tolerances across multiple machines, ensuring parts meet exact specifications.

You’ll interpret prints, fixtures, and tool layouts, adjust stops and tooling as needed, document production work, and uphold strict safety and cleanliness standards in a modern shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Hands-on setup experience with Swiss lathes.
• Experience with computerized machine controls and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and use production paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Translate part drawings and specs into precision machining outcomes.
• Load and run multiple CNC machines; maintain tolerance.
• Change and mount tooling; position workpieces per instructions.
• Replenish stock materials and keep the workspace free of chips.
• Use the control console to orient the spindle and verify reference points.
• Identify issues and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical ability

Blueprint reading

Train others

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school

Tools

Swiss lathe setup

CNC controls

Measuring instruments

Job description

Step into a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility at The Lee Company, where your day begins by turning detailed drawings into flawlessly machined components. You'll interpret part prints and job layouts, choose the right tools, set up high-tech CNC equipment, and keep production humming across multiple machines while holding tight tolerances.

A Day in the Life

You’ll review specifications and blueprints, then set fixtures, machine stops, and indexing devices to prepare for operations such as drilling, milling, turning, grinding, and facing. You load and operate more than one machine at a time, using detailed instructions and standard coding to mount tools, position workpieces, and verify reference points from the control console. Throughout the shift, you monitor quality, adjust or reset stops to maintain tolerance, sharpen tools when needed, and restock materials and oils. You keep clamping devices and fixtures clear of chips for accurate positioning, report any malfunctions or tooling issues, and maintain a clean, orderly workspace while following all safety rules.

What You'll Do

• Translate part drawings, job layouts, and specifications into precision machining outcomes using fixtures, stops, and indexing devices.
• Load and run multiple CNC machines; adjust and re-set machine and fixture stops to hold tolerance; sharpen tools as needed.
• Follow detailed instructions and standard coding to change/mount tooling and correctly position workpieces.
• Replenish stock materials and oils; keep materials, fixtures, and clamping devices free of chips for proper seating.
• Use the control console to orient the spindle and verify work position at reference points.
• Identify and report machine or tooling issues; keep equipment and the work area clean; observe all prescribed safety procedures.

What You Bring

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Hands-on setup experience with Swiss lathes.
• Skill with computerized machine controls, weight scales, comparators, microscopes, precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and specialty trade tools.
• Comfort using computers for data entry and document creation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid mathematical ability.
• Ability to proofread documents, read blueprints, train others, and complete production paperwork accurately.

Core Strengths

• GD&T
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading

Tools & Technologies

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Eurotech, Tornos)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma, Fanuc)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

Join The Lee Company and apply your Swiss setup expertise to craft complex parts with confidence in a cutting-edge, air-conditioned environment.