Job Description

Advanced Multi‑Axis CNC Setup Specialist (Swiss, Mill/Turn)

Are you energized by precision, process, and problem-solving? At The Lee Company, you’ll set up and operate advanced CNC equipment in a modern, air‑conditioned environment to produce complex components from detailed prints and specifications.

Why This Role

• Impact: Turn detailed drawings and job layouts into high‑accuracy parts using drilling, milling, turning, grinding, and facing operations.
• Technology: Work from detailed instructions and standard coding to configure tools, orient spindles, and verify positions at reference points.
• Ownership: Load and run multiple machines, resetting stops and sharpening tools to maintain tight tolerances.
• Quality: Keep fixtures and clamping devices free of chips; restock materials and oils; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Team: Report machine malfunctions and tooling issues promptly; share your know‑how by training others as needed.

Must‑Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Demonstrated setup experience on Swiss lathes.
• Proficiency with computerized machine controls, weight scales, comparators, microscopes, precision measuring tools, hand tools, and specialized trade tools.
• Comfort with computers for data entry and document production.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong math capabilities.
• Able to proofread documents, read blueprints, train others, and complete production paperwork accurately.

What You’ll Tackle Each Shift

• Configure fixtures, machine stops, and indexing devices per part drawings and specifications.
• Operate multiple CNC machines and adjust/re‑set machine and fixture stops to hold tolerance; sharpen tooling when required.
• Apply detailed instructions, standard coding, and operational data to mount tooling and position workpieces correctly.
• Replenish stock materials and oils; keep materials, holding fixtures, and clamping devices chip‑free for proper seating.
• Use the control console to orient the spindle and confirm work position at reference points.
• Report malfunctions/tooling difficulties; keep equipment and the work area clean; follow all safety rules.

Where You Excel

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

Machines & Technologies

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

Ready to turn prints into precision parts using multi‑axis mastery? Bring your Swiss setup experience to The Lee Company and make an immediate impact.

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