2nd Shift Turning Machinist - Lathes & Swiss Lathe Pro

Acumed; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumed LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Turning Machinist for the second shift (Mon-Thu 3:00 PM–1:30 AM). The role involves setting up and operating turning machines to produce precision parts, with supervision and a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.

The position requires 1–2 years of Acumed experience or 3–5 years external experience, plus relevant machining training and strong English literacy for documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related Acumed experience or 3–5 years external experience.
• Completion of Tooling U and/or enrollment in Machining Classes, or equivalent.
• Mastery of Level 1 competencies on Acumed Machinist Career Ladder.
• Demonstrated set-up competency on cell-specific machine tools.
• Ability to follow instructions; work in a team; basic math; HS diploma; read/speak English sufficiently.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, efficiently operates production machine tools to maintain Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Operates and maintains various Turning machines, including Lathes and Swiss Lathes.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Visually inspects surfaces for flaws and smoothness.
• Empties chip bins.
• Sweeps and cleans work area and equipment.
• Use established practices to ensure Quality during operation including documentation and techniques.
• Monitor machine performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Perform general set-ups to ensure maximum utilization.
• Work with Senior Machinist and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Swiss Lathes

Machining Equipment

Job description

Acumed LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Turning Machinist for the second shift (Mon-Thu 3:00 PM–1:30 AM). The role involves setting up and operating turning machines to produce precision parts, with supervision and a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.

The position requires 1–2 years of Acumed experience or 3–5 years external experience, plus relevant machining training and strong English literacy for documentation.