Machinist

ENTEK is a major Oregon employer and an enabler of global clean energy with headquarters in Lebanon, Oregon. We are a top producer of separators for both lithium and lead acid batteries, best‑in‑class twin screw extruders, and machinery for the plastics industry. Our success is fueled by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and innovation. ENTEK’s commitment to non‑stop innovation and attention to customer service keeps our customer’s production lines humming.

ENTEK is a dynamic and engaging place to work and we believe in supporting our employees by offering paid time off, health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Our teams are world‑class! For more information about our company and the opportunities that await you at ENTEK, visit

Seeking a highly experienced Machinist to work in ENTEK’s Machine Shop. Without technical supervision, the machinist performs the most complex machining and fitting of all kinds of parts, tools, and machines in support of production operations or job shop machining. The machinist lays out work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications, sets up and operates all available machine tools, and performs progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.

They determine operation sequences, skillfully use all machinists’ hand tools and measuring instruments, are familiar with the working properties of all materials, program CNC machine tools, fit and assemble where necessary, and must be willing to work any shift.

A technical degree and five or more years of experience.

Language skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry, limits, and engineering equations; reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical demands:
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disabled/Veteran