Machinist - Fab Shop; Athol

Machinists are highly skilled and detail-oriented individuals who are responsible for operating manual and CNC lathes and mills to ensure the production of high-quality parts. We are a job shop that repairs and rebuilds parts for all of Idaho Forest Groups mills. Occasional overtime is required for large projects and mill outages or repairs.

• Machinists are required to set up, program, and operate CNC and manual lathes and mills.
• Ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to produce precise parts.
• Inspect machined parts using standard measuring equipment to ensure adherence to tolerances.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of machining equipment.
• Plan and coordinate project workflows to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Other duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in machining operations, with a good understanding of CNC and manual machining techniques and equipment.
• Experience in programming for CNC machines.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Effective communication skills and teamwork.
  • Proficiency in CNC programming and operation.
  • Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post‑offer pre‑employment physical, and background check.

• Technical school training or apprenticeship.
• Mastercam experience in 3+1 and 4 axis mill programming.
• Mastercam experience in 2 and 2+1 lathe programming.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – frequent
• Twist upper body – frequent
• Lift above waist height – frequent depending on machine center
• Repetitive use of hands – constant
• Stand/walk – constant
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

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