CNC Programmer
Lee Industrial Contracting · Holland, Michigan, United States ·
- Employment
- Full time
Develops, edits, and maintains CNC programs for machining operations — interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, selecting tooling and cutting parameters, proving out setups, and troubleshooting to reduce downtime. Works with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks and GibbsCAM preferred) on CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines.
Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!
We are proud to offer our employees:
- Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
- Paid Holidays Upon Hire
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Safety Bonus Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Work Travel Incentive
- Holiday Bonus
- And so much more!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and maintain CNC programs for machining operations.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
- Determine optimal machining methods, tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters.
- Support machine setup and prove-out of new and revised programs.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
- Improve cycle times and manufacturing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with production and operations teams on new product introductions and process improvements.
- Assist with quality inspections and verification of finished components.
- Support estimating and purchasing activities as needed.
- Operate CNC machines when necessary to support production requirements and validate programming changes.
- Maintain program documentation and revision control.
- Follow all safety, quality, and company procedures.
Qualifications
- Experience programming CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC machining processes.
- Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, machining strategies, and manufacturing best practices.
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting machine setup, process optimization, and production improvement initiatives.
- Experience with SolidWorks and GibbsCAM is preferred.
- Reverse engineering experience is a plus.