Machinist

Kent WA
1034 Sixth Ave. North
Kent, WA 98032, USA

Quanex is looking for a Machinist to join our team located in Kent, Washington
.

We Offer You:

• Health Benefits:
  
  medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!
• Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs
• Financial benefits:
  
  401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
• Work-Life benefits:
  Paid Time Off (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)

What's attractive about the Machinist position?

• Work 4 days a week, 10‑hour shift
• Strong, well‑experienced team

What Success Looks Like:

• Set up and run a variety of numerically controlled machines (Machining Centers), as well as conventional and/or manual machines (mills, lathes,).
• Monitor machining process to achieve desired results, editing computer programs as necessary to achieve customer required results.
• Read prints to interpret job requirements (components, specifications).
• Practice continuous improvement, to achieve improved efficiencies, quality, and overall results.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot, according to set guidelines, machines not performing at peak efficiency.
• Maintain documentation for monitoring job including statistical process control charts, process flow charts.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to ensure dimensional and finish surface quality.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, as scheduled.
• Maintain clean area and good manufacturing practices and housekeeping.
• Adhere to and complete work within the 5S standards, SOPs, and OSHA guidelines.

Your credentials:

• 2 years of applicable experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• experience with the ability to read and write CNC codes, and understand machine controls.
• Intermediate understanding of shop math, with the ability to read and understand precision measuring specifications.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good understanding of metallurgy.
• Safety focus with a willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

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