Machinist I

Machinist I

Location: Wilsonville, Oregon
Company: Audix / Videndum
Department: Operations
Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5-40 hours per week

At Audix
, we design and manufacture professional audio products trusted by musicians, engineers, broadcasters, production professionals, and content creators around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Machinist I to join our Operations team in Wilsonville, Oregon
. This is a hands-on CNC machining position for someone who takes pride in precision, quality, and craftsmanship.

In this role, you will program, set up, edit, and operate CNC equipment to manufacture high-quality precision components. You will work from blueprints, engineering specifications, and production requirements while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

• Set up, program, edit, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining equipment.

• Review work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, machining parameters, and GD&T requirements.

• Program CNC equipment using CAM software such as Esprit and Mastercam
  .

• Establish zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and other machine parameters.

• Calculate machining requirements using mathematics, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

• Set up and operate Mori Seiki multi-axis turning centers with dual spindles and live tooling.

• Set up and operate Citizen Swiss turning centers with dual spindles and live tooling.

• Set up and operate vertical machining centers with Fanuc controls
  .

• Install and adjust tooling, chucks, collets, bushings, attachments, stops, and stock pushers.

• Verify machine settings and inspect first-run and production parts to ensure they meet specifications.

• Perform precision machining operations including turning, facing, drilling, grooving, knurling, and threading.

• Monitor machining operations and identify potential quality or equipment issues.

• Troubleshoot machining processes and make necessary adjustments to programs, tooling, and machine controls.

• Replace or sharpen worn tools as needed.

• Perform inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify part conformity.

• Maintain production and quality records.

• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

• Set up and operate supporting equipment such as band saws, drill presses, OD/, and surface grinders.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and applicable OSHA regulations.

• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to support production goals.

• Take ownership of new assignments and identify opportunities to improve machining processes, quality, and efficiency.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Approximately 5 years of related machining experience
  , including CNC machining, tooling, production processes, and quality control.

• Strong CNC machine setup, programming, editing, and operating experience.

• Experience machining small precision parts to tight tolerances
  .

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and its application to CNC lathes and mills.

• Experience with multi-axis CNC machining equipment.

• Ability to use precision measurement gauges and inspection equipment.

• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply geometry and basic trigonometry to machining applications.

• Ability to troubleshoot machining processes, tooling, machine setups, and part-quality issues.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable using computer-based tools for production records, documentation, and data entry.

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Mori Seiki multi-axis turning centers

• Citizen Swiss turning centers

• Dual-spindle and live-tooling machines

• Fanuc controls

• Esprit

• Mastercam

• Multi-axis machining up to 11 axes

• Integrated and non-integrated bar feeders

• Band saws and drill presses

• OD/

• Surface grinders

• Audix products or professional audio manufacturing

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Machine Technology
  , or

• Successful completion of a related apprenticeship program.

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional machining experience may also be considered.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. While performing the duties of this role, employees may be required to:

• Stand or sit for extended periods.

• Regularly handle tools, equipment, materials, and machine controls.

• Walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or perform similar movements as needed.

• Lift up to 30 pounds independently and heavier items with…