CNC Programmer/Machinist
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Operator
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Earn $100K per year or more in total compensation!
We are a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma, and we are seeking an experienced CNC PROGRAMMER/MACHINIST to join our team.
COME CREATE A LASTING CAREER AT GENERAL PLASTICS MANUFACTURING COMPANY – NOT JUST ANOTHER JOB!
We are seeking a CNC Programmer with strong Machinist skills and the ability to utilize Mastercam.
The ideal candidate has 10 years' experience in the industry, with at least 5 doing setup and 5 doing programming. We work with Haas and CMS machines and with Haas and Fanuc controls.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Write programs in Mastercam for complete parts including fixture, jigs, tools, and work-aids for any setups required.
- Ability to operate all machines with minimal direction
- Run multiple CNC machines simultaneously
- Ability to edit CNC programs at the machine or with CAM programming
- Experience and familiarity with 3, 4, and 5 axis machines
- Review all engineering, work instructions and affiliated tooling for clarity and quality
- Work well with CNC team members
- Experience with set up and precision hand tools
- Demonstrated ability with completing work orders and meeting stringent customer timelines
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
- Must have experience with aerospace components
- Minimum of 5 years of experience setting up with 3, 4, and 5 axis machines
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Programming using Mastercam
- Experienced with Haas and Fanuc
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Knowledgeable about CNC maintenance and all equipment capabilities
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Excellent print reading skills and interpreting GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994, or later, standard.
- Must be able to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers
- Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience machining plastics or composites strongly preferred
Physical Requirements:
The physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
- Sitting 30 % of time
- Standing 50 % of time
- Walking 20 % of time
- Lifting 2 - 75 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
- Carrying 2 - 50 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
- Pushing 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
- Pulling 2 - 100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
- Finger dexterity – the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Arm-hand steadiness – the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
SCHEDULE
Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Your innovation and hard work can help our team create some of the most unique high-performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you’ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry.
We’re looking for energetic, motivated people with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to work “smart.” If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.
Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average, and you can easily earn $100K or more per year:
- Pay starts between $30 - $40 per hour, depending on experience
- Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
- Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employees with $10 medical co-pays
- Company Matched 401K up to 8% of your total earning for the year!
- Employee Assistance Plan
- We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
- Flexible Spending…
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