Swiss/Lathe CNC Applications Programmer

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Company in Connecticut seeks an experienced CNC technician who thrives on dialing in feeds and speeds, proving out code, and turning complex drawings into reliable, lights-out production.

You will program lathes and mills, lay out tooling from prints, define toolpaths, and monitor programs to ensure quality and stability. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education; associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of metal cutting and CNC machining processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot tool wear and surface quality issues.
• Fluency in reading blueprints and production paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC lathes, Swiss lathes, and mills using current best practices; create new processes for continuous, unattended production.
• Lay out operations, tooling, and setup details from prints, machine specs, and electronic control data using established standards.
• Define speeds, feeds, toolpaths, and part positions to align with planned sequences.
• Monitor and prove programs, operating equipment as needed to confirm part quality and process stability.
• Revise programs to correct errors, adapt to new tooling, improve finishes, and reduce cycle times and cost.
• Partner with Tool Design and Manufacturing to plan tooling for new work or modifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Math skills

Quality awareness

CNC programming

GD&T

Machine setup

Education

High school diploma

GED

Trade school education

Associate degree in manufacturing technologies

Tools

CNC controls

Precision measurement tools

Hand tools

Specialized trade tools

Job description

Let’s make parts run right the first time. At The Lee Company, we’re looking for someone who thrives on dialing in feeds and speeds, proving out code at the machine, and turning complex drawings into reliable, lights-out production.

What you’ll tackle

• Program CNC lathes, Swiss lathes, and mills using current best practices; create new processes for continuous, unattended production.
• Lay out operations, tooling, and setup details from prints, machine specs, and electronic control data using established standards.
• Define speeds, feeds, toolpaths, and part positions to align with planned sequences.
• Monitor and prove programs, operating equipment as needed to confirm part quality and process stability.
• Revise programs to correct errors, adapt to new tooling, improve finishes, and reduce cycle times and cost.
• Partner with Tool Design and Manufacturing to plan tooling for new work or modifications.

What you bring

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education; associate degree in manufacturing technologies preferred.
• Working knowledge of metal cutting and CNC machining processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot tool wear/failure, surface quality, and chip control issues.
• Experience with CNC controls, precision measurement tools, hand tools, and specialized trade tools.
• Comfort with computers for data entry and creating documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills.
• Fluency in reading blueprints; ability to proofread documents, train colleagues, and complete production paperwork.

Skills that set you apart

• GD&T
• CNC programming (G-code/M-code)
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Production machine setups

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• CNC Swiss Lathe: Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Eurotech, Tornos
• 5+ Axis CNC Lathe: Mazak, Okuma, Eurotech, DMG Mori Seiki, Nakamura

Ready to turn great ideas into dependable code and stable production? Join us.