CNC Machinist

API International; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, vision, dental

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

API International in Portland, Oregon, is a family-owned manufacturer and engineering solutions provider serving Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC and Water Works markets. The CNC Machinist role requires setup, operation, and maintenance of lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses to produce precision parts per drawings.

The swing shift (M-F, 2:15 PM–10:45 PM) is preferred. A strong background in Fanuc controls, G&M code, and precision measuring is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience operating lathe and milling machines.
• Proficient in CNC machine operation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with workplace safety protocols and guidelines.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong math skills.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience as a manual machinist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Fanuc controlled CNC machines and input G & M code.
• Calculate and apply feeds and speeds.
• Set up machines and select tools for standard and custom parts.
• Measure parts with appropriate tools to ensure precision.
• Review drawings and tolerances to meet specs.
• Inspect finished workpieces against specifications.
• Support team with related tasks as needed.
• Follow setup sheets and work instructions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc controls

G & M code programming

Job description

Description

API International is a family business that was established in Portland, Oregon in 1979. We are a manufacturer and engineering solutions provider that specializes in flanges, expansion joints, valves, other pipe fittings, and custom-fabricated parts for the Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC, and Water Works markets. At API International, we offer a generous benefit package including:

• Employer-paid health, vision, dental insurance, and long-term disability.
  • Full coverage of the base plan premium on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Spouse and family eligible for 100% coverage on the base plan premium after one year.
• 80 hours of PTO and 152 hours after the first year (prorated).
• 8 paid holidays (including your birthday).
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Voluntary Benefits.
  • FSA and life insurance.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.

The CNC Machinist position supports API’s mission by responsibly setting up, operating, and maintaining automated and manual machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, to produce precision metal parts and components in accordance with mechanical drawings, schematics, or engineering specifications.

Swing shift is preferred - Schedule is M-F, 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM

A typical day:

• Utilize Fanuc controls to input G & M code for machining operations.
• Calculate and apply appropriate feeds and speeds.
• Set up machines, select tools, and operate equipment for standard and custom parts.
• Use and interpret measuring tools to ensure precision and quality.
• Follow setup sheets and work instructions accurately.
• Review mechanical drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect and verify finished workpieces meet required specifications.
• Support team operations by assisting with related tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate requires the following:

• CNC Machinist with 3+ years of experience operating lathe and milling machines.
• Strong proficiency in CNC machine operation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of machine shop tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with workplace safety protocols and guidelines.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience as a manual machinist is preferred.