Machinist Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Machinist 1 (Multiple Shifts Available)

Machinist 1 – Vancouver, WA

Salary Range: $25 – $28 per hour (final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors). Shift: Multiple Available, premiums for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekends.

About the Role

The Machinist sets up and operates a variety of industrial machines which may include CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Vertical Machining Centers, and surface grinders to machine ceramic parts. Machinists are expected to run 1-3 machines simultaneously and understand all aspects of set up and precision measuring.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Machine Technology certificate preferred.
1+ years advanced CNC 3-axis machining experience including on-the-job training.
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions.
Read mechanical drawings/blueprints including GD and T.
Vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to either stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to mentor, train or lead other Operators.
Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and observes CNC machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjusts machine controls or indicators as required. This includes tool offset adjustments using a variety of controllers (Haas, Fanuc, Okuma etc.).

May measure, mark, and/or scribe dimensions and reference points on parts. Should review technique cards and customer specific work orders continuously for changes.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers to maintain .0005 tolerances.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine controls. Uses proper procedures for editing codes or machine applications.

Documents all instances and circumstances of scrapped parts or machine issues, utilizing proper forms and pass down reports. Communicate effectively with peers on and off shift to ensure continuous effective machine utilization.

Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and completes independent First Article Inspection reports. Read prints and inspect parts for conformance in accordance with ISO 9001.

May be trained on CMM or optical comparator. Routinely works with precision measuring tools like micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges to ensure GDT quality checks. May measure parts for operators or less experienced team members.

Reports machine failures, non-conformance, spills, accidents, EHS concerns and maintenance requests immediately.

Participates in P5S initiatives; keep machinery clean and machine area clear of debris. Address spills, gauges, and sensors immediately.

Performs basic preventative maintenance on machines daily and records. This includes cleaning and checking oil, coolant etc.

Adhere to all safety programs including PPE and safe operating practices.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Activities

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk; occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while…