CNC Machinist Apprentice - Aerospace Manufacturing Path

LifePort; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Personal leave

Annual bonus program

Wellness program with onsite gym

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision with HSA/FSA

401K with employer contribution

Life & disability coverage

Employee life assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LifePort in Woodland, WA offers an Apprenticeship program to train as a Machinist on CNC machines. The role provides on-the-job training with related instruction through Lower Columbia College to reach journey-level status.

The program emphasizes safety, precision in measurement, and the ability to read engineering drawings, with supervision and hands-on exposure to machine operation and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent with proof of attainment.

Responsibilities

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and informs lead person of discrepancies.
• Thoroughly inspects first part run
• Meets job standard times with minimal supervision
• Recognizes production problems and informs supervisor
• Understanding of basic machine language (G and M codes)
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications using standard measuring tools
• Reads and interprets manufacturing / Engineering drawings
• Performs miscellaneous duties in the machine shop as directed
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of equipment and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Quality

Independence

Attention to Detail

Verbal & Written Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

LifePort in Woodland, WA offers an Apprenticeship program to train as a Machinist on CNC machines. The role provides on-the-job training with related instruction through Lower Columbia College to reach journey-level status.

The program emphasizes safety, precision in measurement, and the ability to read engineering drawings, with supervision and hands-on exposure to machine operation and quality checks.