CNC Machinist Overview:
CNC Machinists at The Lee Company work on complex, high‑precision parts that make a real impact across aerospace, medical, automotive, and other cutting‑edge industries. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills, and contribute ideas in a clean, modern, well‑equipped shop. Check out our CNC Machinist page at: https://info.theleeco.com/cnc-machinist
Responsibilities:
- Work from complex blueprints and drawings to meet specifications, work assignments and/or verbal instructions which involve a wide range of machining and assembly operations.
- Perform complicated CNC and manual machining sequences requiring unusual and difficult set-ups and methods to maintain close tolerances and fits with the understanding and implementation of G/M code programming.
- Construct molds, product prototypes, and cutting tools to meet job requirements.
- Program, set up and operate machines such as CNC Swiss and manual lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, I.D./O.D. grinders, jig bores, honing machines, and electrical discharge machines.
- Construct mechanical components to engineering specifications and instructions, producing workable parts, units, or models. Work with engineering personnel to suggest re-design of parts or to clarify actual working requirements.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
- Proficiency in the use of computerized machine controls, weight scales, comparators, microscope, 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.
- Experience with Swiss-type lathes is preferred
Company Overview:
The Lee Company is a worldwide leader in miniature, high‑precision fluid‑control systems, driving breakthroughs in aerospace, medical devices, automotive engineering, energy technology, and even elite fields like space exploration and Formula 1. Family‑owned since 1948, the company has grown to over 1,000 employees across four Connecticut campuses, offering long‑term stability, hands‑on engineering excellence, and a place to build a meaningful, high‑growth career.
Benefits to joining us:
- 100% employer‑paid medical insurance
- Profit‑sharing program that rewards staff for the company’s strong performance
- Lee U: The Lee Company’s in‑house training program that helps employees build advanced manufacturing skills, from fundamentals to CNC, inspection, and toolmaking, through structured, hands‑on courses. It’s designed to grow our people from the ground up and support long‑term career development.
- Generous PTO, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Referral program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
