CNC Machinist

Express Employment Professionals; Oregon; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Safety shoe reimbursement

Prescription safety glasses allowance

Employee events

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a 2nd shift position in Clackamas, OR. You will perform full machine setups, edit CNC programs, read blueprints, and ensure tight tolerances using various Haas, Hwacheon, Samsung, Hyundai‑Wia, and Doosan machines.

Responsibilities include setting speeds/feeds, inspecting parts with calipers/micrometers, troubleshooting issues with engineering, and maintaining setup documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience performing full machine setups in a production environment.
• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine using G and M code.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience machining parts to tight tolerances.
• Not an entry-level position; prior production machining required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full machine setups, including fixtures, tooling, and offsets.
• Set speeds, feeds, and coolant flow while verifying first‑article quality.
• Read blueprints, routings, and specifications to maintain required tolerances.
• Edit and input CNC programs using G and M code.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers and micrometers.
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues with production and engineering teams.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and tool grinding or sharpening.
• Create and maintain setup documentation.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and lifting devices as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all PPE and safety requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code editing

Blueprint reading

GD&T fundamentals

Machining setup

Precision measurement

Tools

Haas controls

Fanuc controls

Hwacheon machines

Samsung machines

Doosan machines

Job description

CNC Machinist – $25–$30/hr

Location: Clackamas, OR
Pay: $25.00–$30.00/hr DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM (2nd Shift)

Our client is a leading centrifugal pump manufacturer with over 75 years of industry experience. The company serves agriculture, industrial, municipal, rental, and mining markets, with manufacturing facilities in Clackamas, OR; Vancouver, WA; and Rock Hill, SC.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to perform machine setups and machining operations in a production environment. This position is ideal for a hands‑on machinist with CNC programming, blueprint reading, and precision measurement experience who takes pride in quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform full machine setups, including fixtures, tooling, and offsets.
• Set speeds, feeds, and coolant flow while verifying first‑article quality.
• Read blueprints, routings, and specifications to maintain required tolerances.
• Edit and input CNC programs using G and M code.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues with production and engineering teams.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and tool grinding or sharpening.
• Create and maintain setup documentation.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and lifting devices as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all PPE and safety requirements.

Machines & Technology

• 3‑axis vertical CNC mills: Haas, Fanuc
• 2–3‑axis CNC lathes: Haas, Hwacheon, Samsung, Hyundai‑Wia, Doosan
• 5‑axis CNC mills: Haas
• 3–4‑axis horizontal CNC mills: Mazak, Haas
• Precision inspection tools, including calipers and micrometers

Experience Required

• Previous hands‑on experience performing full machine setups in a production machining environment.
• Experience editing CNC programs at the machine using G and M code.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience machining parts to tight tolerances.

Skills Required

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and precision measurement.
• Ownership of workmanship and setup accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper PPE use.

This is not an entry‑level operator position. Prior production machining and full setup experience are required, but training and team support are provided to help you continue developing your skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular exposure to moving machinery, noise, and airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to machining chemicals.
• Required use of PPE, including hearing protection.
• Ability to stand, lift, and perform manual handling tasks typical of a machining environment.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year.
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and up to 4.5% additional employer match; immediate full vesting.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and HDHP with HSA.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D.??
• Supplemental hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Up to $250 reimbursement every two years for safety shoes.
• Up to $250 reimbursement every two years for prescription safety glasses.
• Employee rewards and recognition program.
• Daily coffee and healthy snacks.
• Summer food truck Fridays, family events, holiday celebrations, and Santa Day for the kids.