CNC Machinist III

CNC Machinist III

Location: Auburn, Washington (In-Person)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $28.85 - $40.87 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 90-days of employment. Tessera will match 0.5% for every 1% up to 6%. Funds are subject to vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 7 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose‑driven culture, our core values – Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity – and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist III to join our manufacturing operation in Auburn, Washington. CNC Machinist III are responsible for operating 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers to produce high‑quality aerospace components. They set up 3, 4 and 5 Axis jobs and machine tooling for 3, 4 and 5 axis parts with minimal supervision. They interpret blueprints and GD&T.

Communication skills are critical, as well as a willingness to learn in a positive fashion.

• Operates CNC 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers, including Horizontal Mills, with minimal supervision.
• Performs setup on 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers, including Horizontal Mills, with minimal supervision.
• Inspects parts being machined to ensure high quality standards are being maintained.
• Able to run 2 machines when time allows.
• Deburrs parts while machine is running when time allows.
• The ability to machine tooling for 3, 4 and 5 axis parts with minimal supervision.
• The ability to suggest ideas for new part implementation and improvements to existing jobs.
• Ensures work is clean and complete to specifications. Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Follow process specifications, travelers, drawings, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, work instructions, relevant process controls, and verbal/written instructions.
• Perform tool changes and offset as needed.
• Works with measuring tools such as height gauge, micrometer, calipers, dial indicators, etc.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and standards.
• Preserves equipment with an emphasis on preventative maintenance requirements.
• Observe cutting tool inserts and replace tools as necessary to assure machine operation.
• Commitment to the improvement of CNC machined part processes.
• Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the plant floor.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
• Has the ability to positively work with process improvements and changes in overall company processes.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

• 5+ years of previous experience working in Aerospace or Commercial Manufacturing is required, with knowledge of CNC equipment operation.
• Technical Certificate in Manufacturing or related industry is preferred.
• Certified Machinist is preferred.
• Master
  
  CAM and 5‑Axis knowledge is preferred.
• Horizontal Mill and hard metal experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO
  9001:2015/AS9100D.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, strong understanding of geometric tolerancing and other visual specification layouts such as PCMs.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work…