Machinist - 2nd Shift
Job in
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, 98417, USA
Listed on 2026-10-04
Listing for:
gpac
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
If you are a machinist who likes actually making parts—not just loading them
, this is the kind of opportunity worth looking at.
You’ll work on one-off parts and small production runs supporting the build of large, custom industrial machinery. This is hands-on job-shop
machining where you’ll take work from the engineering drawing through setup, G-code/M-code programming, machining, and final inspection using both CNC and manual equipment
.
- Work on custom parts and small runs rather than repetitive high-volume production.
- Use both CNC and manual machining skills across lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and other machine tools.
- Take real ownership of your work from print through finished inspection
. - Well established stable company in business for 100+ years
- Set up, program, adjust, and operate CNC and manual machine tools.
- Perform G-code and M-code programming for machining operations.
- Machine one-off parts and small production runs from engineering drawings.
- Determine machining methods, tooling, fixtures, speeds, feeds, and sequence of operations.
- Operate lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment.
- Inspect finished work using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
- Perform drilling, tapping, reaming, honing, deburring, and other bench work as needed.
- Maintain equipment, make adjustments, troubleshoot machining issues, and ensure parts meet specifications.
- Minimum 3 years of machinist experience in a job-shop environment
. - Experience setting up and machining one-off parts and small production runs
. - Ability to perform G-code/M-code programming
. - CNC and manual machining experience.
- Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
- Working knowledge of GD&T.
- Strong understanding of machining speeds, feeds, tooling, and machine codes.
- Ability to use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
- Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manlifts as required.
- Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 2:30 am
- Friday shift is all Overtime
If you are an experienced machinist who enjoys figuring out how to make a part, setting up your own work, programming at the machine, and seeing it through inspection, we encourage you to apply.
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