CNC Set Up Machinist

Aerotek; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical and dental benefits

OT offered

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our Vancouver, WA shop. The role involves selecting tooling, loading fixtures, and performing first article runs to ensure CNC accuracy and program integrity.

The position requires strong setup skills for 3-4 axis horizontal mills, reading blueprints, and attention to GD&T. Expect a schedule with early starts and potential overtime based on workload.

Qualifications

• Full setup capability on 3-4 axis horizontal mills.
• Ability to check parts for dimensional conformance.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings.
• Proficiency in GD&T.
• Strong math and geometry skills.
• Mastercam programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Select and load the correct tooling for each job.
• Load fixtures as needed.
• Conduct first article runs and inspections for CNC accuracy.
• Monitor tool performance.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Make setup adjustments including feed, speed, and cut depth.
• Prove out new programs to production.
• Run multiple CNC machines simultaneously.

Skills

Full setup capability on 3-4 axis h

Check parts for dimensional conance

GD&T knowledge

Reading blueprints and drawings

Tools

Mastercam programming

Job description

Machinist

We are seeking an experienced Machinist to join our dynamic team. The role involves selecting and loading the correct tooling specific to each job, loading fixtures as needed, and conducting first article runs and inspections to ensure program and CNC accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Select and load correct tooling specific to each job.
• Load fixtures if needed.
• Conduct first article runs and inspections to ensure program and CNC are running accurately.
• Monitor tool performance.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Make adjustments based on setup requirements, including feed, speed, and cut depth.
• Prove out programs that are new to production.
• Run multiple CNC machines simultaneously.

Essential Skills

• Full setup capability on 3-4 axis horizontal mills.
• Ability to check parts for dimensional conformance.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in GD&T.
• Strong skills in math and geometry.
• Mastercam programming experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a great culture where employee input and solutions to problems are valued. Enjoy the stability of a small business with consistent hours and no layoffs. Benefit from a 4-10 schedule with flexible hours and opportunities for overtime, currently working 50 hours per week.

Work Environment

Work in a machine shop environment that values early starts, ideally at 4:00 am, but with some flexibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k, full medical and dental benefits, OT offered

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.