CNC / Manual Machinist - 2nd Shift

gpac; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced machinist in Washington who enjoys hands-on, parts-focused work. You’ll handle one-off parts and small production runs, from print through setup, programming, machining, and final inspection using CNC and manual equipment.

This role emphasizes taking ownership of jobs, applying GD&T, and delivering precision parts for large custom industrial machinery. Second shift availability and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of machinist experience in a job-shop environment.
• Experience setting up and machining one-off parts and small production runs.
• Ability to perform G-code/M-code programming.
• CNC and manual machining experience.
• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling, and machine codes.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to work second shift and overtime when required.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manlifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, adjust, and operate CNC and manual machine tools.
• Perform G-code and M-code programming for machining operations.
• Machine one-off parts and small production runs from engineering drawings.
• Determine machining methods, tooling, fixtures, speeds, feeds, and sequence of operations.
• Operate lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Inspect finished work using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Perform drilling, tapping, reaming, honing, deburring, and other bench work as needed.
• Maintain equipment, make adjustments, troubleshoot machining issues, and ensure parts meet specifications.

Skills

Machining

G-code programming

Blueprint reading

CNC operation

GD&T

Inspection techniques

Manual machining

Overhead crane operation

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

If you are a machinist who likes actually making parts-not just loading them, this is the kind of opportunity worth looking at. You’ll work on one-off parts and small production runs supporting the build of large, custom industrial machinery. This is hands-on job-shop machining where you’ll take work from the engineering drawing through setup, G-code/M-code programming, machining, and final inspection using both CNC and manual equipment.

Why You May Want to Work Here

• Work on custom parts and small runs rather than repetitive high-volume production.
• Use both CNC and manual machining skills across lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, and other machine tools.
• Take real ownership of your work from print through finished inspection.
• Your work supports the manufacture of large custom industrial machinery and systems built from engineering through assembly and testing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up, program, adjust, and operate CNC and manual machine tools.
• Perform G-code and M-code programming for machining operations.
• Machine one-off parts and small production runs from engineering drawings.
• Determine machining methods, tooling, fixtures, speeds, feeds, and sequence of operations.
• Operate lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Inspect finished work using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Perform drilling, tapping, reaming, honing, deburring, and other bench work as needed.
• Maintain equipment, make adjustments, troubleshoot machining issues, and ensure parts meet specifications.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of machinist experience in a job-shop environment.
• Experience setting up and machining one-off parts and small production runs.
• Ability to perform G-code/M-code programming.
• CNC and manual machining experience.
• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong understanding of machining speeds, feeds, tooling, and machine codes.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to work second shift and overtime when required.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manlifts as required.

If you are an experienced machinist who enjoys figuring out how to make a part, setting up your own work, programming at the machine, and seeing it through inspection, we encourage you to apply.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.