CNC Programmer

Overview

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.

• Work from part drawings, machine specifications and electronic control data, utilizing 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.

• 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.

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

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