CNC Machinist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hoquiam (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Aberdeen Office in Aberdeen, WA is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.

You will review drawings, prepare setup sheets, and inspect parts to ensure they meet specifications. Collaboration with engineering and production teams is essential for on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• AA degree or relevant training in machining required.
• Hands-on experience with CNC mills and lathes preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and setup sheets.
• Ability to advise on process improvements to reduce cycle times.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to verify setup sheets and revision level.
• Set up and operate CNC machine centers per Setup Sheets.
• Verify parts meet specifications through inspections.
• Suggest changes to Setup Sheets to improve quality or reduce time.
• Create a program and setup sheet for new parts.
• Select, align, and secure fixtures and cutting tools.
• Set and monitor speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut.
• Observe operations, detect issues, and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Ensure finished parts conform to requirements through systematic inspection.

Skills

CNC operation

Inspection and QC

Troubleshooting

Education

AA degree in Machining Technology

Tools

CNC machine centers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Overview:

Program, set up and operate CNC machines and machining centers to efficiently produce components that meet specific requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production of repeat parts:

• Review the engineering drawing to verify that the set-up sheet and program apply to the current revision level.
• Set up and operate CNC machine centers in accordance with established Set Up Sheets on file for production parts.
• Verify that parts produced comply with specified requirements through first part inspection and routine production inspections as required.
• Where appropriate, offer suggestions for changes to established Set Up Sheets that will improve the quality of the parts or reduce the time required to produce them.

Where no Set Up Sheet exists (one-off and R & D parts):

• Examine input information (engineering drawings, sketches, sample parts) to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished part, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Create a program and setup sheet.
• Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and material to ensure the work is properly positioned and securely held.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate factors such as speed, feed rate, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut.
• Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions and any process errors that would produce unacceptable (out of tolerance) parts. Where machine or process issues arise, take appropriate corrective action.
• Confer with engineering and/or production personnel to resolve manufacturing or assembly issues.
• Verify, through a systematic inspection that the finished part conforms to specified requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:AA degree in Machining Technology, or three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability
• Referral Bonuses

Express Office:Aberdeen Washington

601 W. Wishkah St.

Aberdeen, WA 98520

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