Manual Lathe Machinist - SWING - plus shift diff

What to Expect

The Manual Lathe Machinist is a full-time non‑exempt position.

Swing Shift: 4:00 pm - 2:30 am

Swing shift $22 - $36 hourly plus $2 shift differential

Viper Northwest, Inc. is a precision, quick‑response, build‑to‑print manufacturing organization, making precision fabricated and machined parts and assemblies for satisfied customers since 1985. We have a tenured staff of highly skilled manufacturing and technical professionals who produce capital equipment and OEM components for high‑tech industries and provide engineering design assistance, verification, drafting services, and more.

Machine parts to tolerance based on blueprint requirements using Manual Lathe Machines.

While not inclusive, this position will provide support in the following areas of the Operations Department:

• Programming: Obtain approval before changing or updating programs, maintain program logs, set up mills and lathes by entering instructions (zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, conditional switches). Calculate requirements using basic math, geometry and trigonometry; plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings and GD&T.
• Machining: Execute directions from the supervisor, monitor and protect company assets, use appropriate tooling, set up mills and lathes (three‑ and four‑jaw chucks, vises, tools, attachments, bushings, cams, gears, stops, stock pushers, tramming heads). Load feed mechanisms, maintain safety procedures, complete preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and notify the supervisor of repairs.
• Verification of Product: Verify settings by measuring positions and first‑run parts, observe drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread‑chasing; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot, adjust, re‑program controls, sharpen and replace tools, and adhere to quality assurance procedures. Escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.

• Efficiency: Produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Attention to Detail: Achieve thoroughness and accuracy, identify and address discrepancies.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: View change positively, maintain effectiveness, adjust to new structures and processes.
• Accountability/Dependability: Focus on outcomes, take responsibility, deliver consistent high quality results.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identify issues, use effective approaches, engage coworkers, act on facts.
• Safety: Follow safe work practices, assist others, identify and report hazards.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Participate actively, consider perspectives, build productive relationships.
• Communication: Convey information respectfully, actively listen, maintain appropriate body language.

• Education: High School diploma or GED required;
  Preferred associate degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field, or trade certification or apprenticeship. Preferred five (5) years experience as a Machinist in a precision machine shop.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic Windows environment, email, data collection software, ERP system.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Read, analyze, and interpret technical data, schematics, prints, and travelers; effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric‑to‑standard conversion, fractions to decimals.
• Reasoning
  
  Skills:
  
  Define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions.

Standing for the majority of the day; walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, pulling are necessary throughout the day.

Industrial machine shop/production facility; loud noises, sharp edges, oil and coolant throughout the workday.

• Complete Health Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Employee Activities
• Recognition Programs

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and a discretionary quarterly bonus program.