CNC Programmer

Opti Staffing Group; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for our Tacoma, WA client in precision manufacturing. You will develop machining and inspection methodologies, create tool paths for multi-axis operations, and validate tools to ensure quality.

Expect active involvement in tooling, verification, and process improvement. Ideal candidates have strong CNC knowledge, experience with tooling evaluation, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of precision CNC machinery and CNC machining principles.
• Knowledge of fabrication and machining practices.
• Ability to develop and verify CNC machining and inspection programs.
• Ability to evaluate tooling and machining processes for operational feasibility.
• Ability to identify and resolve N/C manufacturing issues.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining and inspection process methodologies and review processes for operational feasibility and completeness.
• Develop tool, probe, and measuring-machine paths for multi-axis operations using tool-axis control.
• Select and validate appropriate cutting tools and probes for requested operations.
• Verify CNC part programs to ensure results meet quality requirements.
• Use computerized tools to support program verification and inspection.
• Define, develop, and continuously improve machining processes.
• Identify and resolve N/C manufacturing problems.
• Provide guidance on the development, control, and organization of CNC machine tooling.
• Support project administration and leadership activities, including status reporting and project documentation.
• Coordinate with users and vendors and assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and procurement of computer-related equipment.
• Apply knowledge of precision CNC machinery, fabrication, and machining practices.

Skills

CNC machining knowledge

Fabrication and machining practices

Develop & verify CNC programs

Tooling evaluation

N/C issue resolution

Quality & process understanding

Communication proficiency

Time management

Tools

Tool-axis control

Program verification tools

Multi-axis operations

Job description

Who We Are:

Our Client is a precision manufacturing operation focused on CNC machining, inspection processes, tooling, and high-quality production.

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Pay:

$27-35 / hour (DOE)

Who We Are:

Our Client is a precision manufacturing operation focused on CNC machining, inspection processes, tooling, and high-quality production.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop machining and inspection process methodologies and review processes for operational feasibility and completeness.
• Develop tool, probe, and measuring-machine paths for multi-axis operations using tool-axis control.
• Select and validate appropriate cutting tools and probes for requested operations.
• Verify CNC part programs to ensure results meet quality requirements.
• Use computerized tools to support program verification and inspection.
• Define, develop, and continuously improve machining processes.
• Identify and resolve N/C manufacturing problems.
• Provide guidance on the development, control, and organization of CNC machine tooling.
• Support project administration and leadership activities, including status reporting and project documentation.
• Coordinate with users and vendors and assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and procurement of computer-related equipment.
• Apply knowledge of precision CNC machinery, fabrication, and machining practices.

What’s In It for You:

• At least 40 hours per week with a consistent work schedule.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Stable, long-term opportunity in an established manufacturing environment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to have your skills and input valued while contributing to process improvements and high-quality production.

What You Need to Have:

• Knowledge of precision CNC machinery and CNC machining principles.
• Knowledge of fabrication and machining practices.
• Ability to develop and verify CNC machining and inspection programs.
• Ability to evaluate tooling and machining processes for operational feasibility.
• Ability to identify and resolve N/C manufacturing issues.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and manufacturing processes.

The Musts:

• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• Manufacturing mindset focused on urgency and quality
• Time management
• Communication proficiency
• Flexibility and dependability
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-axis CNC operations and tool-axis control.
• Experience with computerized CNC program verification tools.
• Experience developing machining and inspection methodologies.
• Experience with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, or vendor communication.