CNC Vertical Machinist; Haas-Weekend Shift + Differential

CNC Vertical Mill Machinist (Haas) Weekend Shift

The Vertical Mill Machinist is a full-time non-exempt position. Hours for the position:
Weekend Shift 6:00pm - 6:30am. $22-36 hourly, plus $1 shift differential.

Our Mission:
To deliver the right product on time, every time!

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. Viper Northwest has a tenured staff of highly skilled manufacturing and technical professionals who manufacture capital equipment and OEM components for a variety of high-tech industries. We also provide engineering design assistance and verification, as well as drafting services and we are looking for skilled individuals to join our team!

Machine parts to tolerance based on blueprint requirements with a variety of metals and plastics using CNC machines.

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

• Obtain approval prior to changing, editing, or updating any CNC programs, and maintain program log as required by management business systems.
• Though understanding of Conversational & G-code controls.
• Plan machining by studying work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Ability to select cutting tools for optimum performance in a variety of metals and plastics.

• Obtain and execute directions from the Department Supervisor.
• Monitor and protects the assets of the company and insure that appropriate tooling is used for each job.
• Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, vises, tools, various attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Adhere to all quality policies and meets company quality goals of on-time delivery of completed parts without compromising quality, safety or equipment life.
• Sets up milling machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tools, offsets, and tool compensation; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to quality standards.
• Maintain quality standards by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Identifies errors and troubleshoots as possible. Escalates unresolved issues to supervisor

Efficiency:
Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.

Attention To Detail:
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Identifies and addresses discrepancies and inconsistencies in a process, product, or situation.

Flexibility/adaptability:
Views change as necessary and positive; maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements; can effectively cope with change; remains objective and is seen as balanced despite challenges, obstacles.

Accountability/ Dependability:
Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; can be counted on to deliver consistent and high quality results.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective…