CNC Mill Machinist

Altek Inc; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Altek Inc. is seeking a CNC Mill Machinist to operate and optimize CNC milling processes in Liberty Lake, WA. The role emphasizes precision, lean manufacturing, and teamwork to meet cycle times and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years in CNC milling, GD&T knowledge, and experience reading blueprints, with a preference for a CNC Machining Certificate. The position is regular full-time, on-site at Liberty Lake.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CNC Machining Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in CNC Mill setup and machining.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and established procedures.
• Set up CNC mill to run production and prototype parts from blueprints.
• Inspect parts and ensure documentation aligns with quality policies.
• Troubleshoot processes, programs, and tooling as needed.
• Maintain safe work habits and team communication.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Machining Certificate (preferred)

Tools

G-M Codes

Mazatrol

Job description

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CNC Mill Machinist

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Liberty Lake, WA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $37.00 Hourly

The following are tasks to be performed by the CNC Mill Machinist. The duties are not limited to this list. Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of the Machine Shop Assistant Manager(s). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY: The CNC Mill Machinist is responsible for following prescribed standards of CNC operations, meeting cycle times, promoting on time delivery through their performance efforts, demonstrating knowledge and application of lean manufacturing, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in accordance with Altek’s Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations as defined by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the procedures established in the work instructions or by the Assistant Manager(s) and/or Lead(s)
• Follows prescribed standards of CNC Mill operations and set-ups of established processes
• Pays strong attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets set cycle times
• Takes an active role in organizing and improving current processes through SWI change suggestions
• Is proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategies
• Sets up equipment to run production and/or prototype parts according to blueprints
• Develops new work instructions for prototype parts
• Troubleshoots processes, programs, equipment and tooling
• Performs shop floor programming and editing of CNC programs to maintain product quality
• Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures
• Builds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
• Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
• Demonstrates safe work habits
• Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
• Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Completes end-of-shift tie-in log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into Paperless

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CNC Machining Certificate preferred
• Minimum of 7 years in CNC Mill setup and machining
• Experience with various machine tool controls (G-M Codes & Mazatrol a plus)
• Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities
• Working knowledge of GD&T and calculating
• Working knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product dimensioning
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to accurately read blueprints
• Skilled with portable measuring devices used in the production processes at Altek
• Must be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written material