CNC Mill Operator - Precision Machining Specialist

Altek, Inc.; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Altek, Inc. in Liberty Lake, WA seeks a CNC Mill Operator to run CNC mills, meet cycle times and support lean manufacturing initiatives. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork within a fast-paced machine shop environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus CNC machining training or 1 year of operator experience. Reading blueprints and strong attention to detail are essential, with a direct reporting line to the Machine Shop Assistant Manager(s).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CNC Machining Certificate or minimum of 1 year experience as a Machine Shop Operator.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Quality-conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities.
• 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.

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
• Pays strong attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets set cycle times
• Takes an active role in organizing and improving current processes, when necessary, through SWI change suggestions
• Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures
• Is proactive in maintaining established company policies and manufacturing strategies
• 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

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Quality-conscious

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNC Machining Certificate or 1 year machine shop experience

Tools

Portable measuring devices

Job description

Altek, Inc. in Liberty Lake, WA seeks a CNC Mill Operator to run CNC mills, meet cycle times and support lean manufacturing initiatives. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork within a fast-paced machine shop environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus CNC machining training or 1 year of operator experience. Reading blueprints and strong attention to detail are essential, with a direct reporting line to the Machine Shop Assistant Manager(s).