Swiss/Lathe CNC Applications Programmer

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Company in Connecticut is seeking a skilled machinist to dial in feeds and speeds, prove out code at the machine, and translate complex drawings into reliable production. You’ll program CNC lathes, Swiss lathes, and mills to create robust, unattended processes.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, solid knowledge of CNC controls and measurement tools, and strong math and blueprint-reading abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with metal cutting and CNC machining processes.
• Able to troubleshoot tool wear, surface quality, and chip control.
• Experience with CNC controls and measurement tools.
• Comfort with computers for data entry and documentation.
• Strong math and blueprint reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC lathes, Swiss lathes and mills from prints and specs.
• Define speeds, feeds, toolpaths, and part positions.
• Monitor and prove programs; ensure part quality and stability.
• Revise programs to improve finishes and reduce cycle times.
• Collaborate with Tool Design and Manufacturing on tooling.
• Produce reliable, lights-out production through unattended processes.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code/M-code

Blueprint reading

Tooling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in manufacturing technologies preferred

Tools

CNC controls

Precision measurement 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. Is this you?

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.