CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Cornell Pump; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year

401K Plan with employer contributions

Two medical plans

Pet Insurance

Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Life and disability insurance

Safety Shoes reimbursement

Prescription Safety Glasses reimbursement

Employee Rewards and Recognition Program

Free lunch on Food Truck Fridays

Job summary

Cornell Pump in Clackamas, OR is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for the 2nd shift team. The role involves performing complete machine setups and machining operations on various materials while ensuring consistent quality. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of CNC experience, proven setup capabilities, and a strong attention to detail. Join our supportive team and enjoy benefits, including paid holidays, 401K, and health plans that support your well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a production environment.
• Proven experience performing full machine setups for production runs.
• Comfort editing CNC programs at the machine (G & M code).

Responsibilities

• Perform full machine setups including fixtures, tooling, and offsets.
• Set speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and verify first-article quality.
• Interpret blueprints, routings, and specifications to hold required tolerances.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

CNC Mills

Precision inspection tools

Job description

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

We are currently seeking a experienced CNC Machinist to join our 2nd shift team in Clackamas, OR. This role is ideal for a machinist who enjoys hands‑on setup work, problem-solving, and taking ownership of quality in a production environment and has experience setting up and running CNC Mills.

As a CNC Machinist, you’ll be responsible for performing complete machine setups and machining operations on a variety of metals, castings, forgings, and fabrications. You’ll work closely with production and engineering to ensure consistent quality and efficient processes.

CNC Machinist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform full machine setups including fixtures, tooling, and offsets
• Set speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and verify first‑article quality
• Interpret blueprints, routings, and specifications to hold required tolerances
• Edit or input CNC programs using G & M code
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools to ensure conformance
• Troubleshoot machining and quality issues in collaboration with engineering and production
• Perform basic machine maintenance and tool grinding/sharpening
• Create and maintain setup documentation
• Operate forklifts, cranes, or lifting devices as required
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety and PPE guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of hands‑on CNC machining experience in a production environment
• Proven experience performing full machine setups for production runs
• Comfort editing CNC programs at the machine (G & M code)
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals
• Ability to hold tight tolerances consistently
• A strong sense of ownership, craftsmanship, and attention to detail
• Vertical CNC Mills (3‑axis) – Haas, Fanuc
• Precision inspection tools including calipers and micrometers

This role is best suited for machinists who already have hands‑on setup experience and want to take ownership of their work in a production environment. While this is not an entry‑level operator position, training and team support are provided to help you succeed and grow.

Join a company with a long history of growth, innovation, and customer‑focused solutions. Work with a supportive team and enjoy benefits designed to support your health, family, and professional development including:

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year
• 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: PPO and HDHP with HSA
• 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 & AD&D
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks daily
• Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and will require the use of hearing protection.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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