CNC Machinist - Weekend Night Shift (F-Su, 5:00pm-5:00am

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Full Time - Employee Manual Labor Fife, Fife, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands‑on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission‑critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands‑on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

As a Machinist at RTCA, you will play a key role in producing precision aerospace and defense components by performing machine setups, selecting tooling, loading programs, and ensuring parts meet engineering and quality specifications. Through accurate setups, process optimization, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams, you will help drive operational efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

• Working a full-time, onsite p osition at our Fife, WA location. WEEKEND SWING SHIFT - 5:00pm-5:00am (F-Su)
• Operate and setup multiple machines
• Follow all company safety, quality, and aerospace manufacturing procedures and standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, travelers, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify part conformance and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to support production goals and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Perform machine setups, including tooling selection, fixture loading, and program loading.
• Conduct first article inspections and ensure parts meet engineering specifications.
• Make basic machine adjustments and offsets to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Monitor machine performance and identify basic machining or tooling issues.
• Support production by maintaining consistent setup accuracy and machining quality.

• Perform complex machine setups and optimize machining processes for efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, tooling, and offsets to improve machining performance.
• Operate and support multi‑axis machining equipment, including 4‑axis and 5‑axis machines.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced machinists and operators.

• Lead highly complex setups and advanced machining operations across multiple machine platforms.
• Develop and optimize machining strategies to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot advanced machining challenges and support root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Engineering on tooling improvements, fixture development, and new product introductions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the machining team.

• Experience operating and/or setting up CNC or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gages.
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, feeds, speeds, and offsets.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong…