CNC Setup Machinist

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

affordable health and dental insurance

training and professional development

tuition reimbursement

401K retirement account contributions

profit sharing

product discounts

Job summary

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is seeking a CNC Setup Machinist in Beaverton, OR. The role involves setting up and operating CNC turning centers, reworking parts, and interpreting complex prints.

You will monitor tooling, adjust offsets, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. The position requires extensive experience with INDEX Turning Center models, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• Seven years of Production Machinist, troubleshooting and operational experience.
• Minimum of five years of INDEX Turning Center experience preferred.
• Must be able to interpret and apply GDT.
• Must have ability to perform advanced shop math.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate written and verbal technical terms in English.
• Familiarity with Microsoft-based software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and sets-up established or rework parts on CNC turning centers and related machines.
• Reads and edits programs, assesses tool conditions, installs attachments, adjusts tools, performs offsets, loads bars, and monitors alarms.
• Performs SPC and maintains the process to target using applicable software/hardware.
• Performs 1st Article inspection with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Trains operators and oversees operator’s work product as assigned.
• Completes department paperwork and data entry as applicable.

Skills

CNC Machining

GDT

Shop Math

English Communication

Tools

INDEX Turning Center

Job description

CNC Setup Machinist

Wednesday-Saturday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Base Rate $31.00-$36.00 + $3.00 Shift Differential

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it’s a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• product discounts

What You’ll Be Doing as a CNC Setup Machinist

Operates and sets-up established or rework parts on CNC turning centers and related machines and includes some secondary operations/machines.

• Sets up, operates, adjusts, reworks and troubleshoots part product of higher complexity that conform to part print specifications in five or more major “INDEX” brand turning center machine models and includes some secondary operations and machines. Notifies supervision of non-conforming product. (Read/Edit programs, assess tool conditions, install attachments, adjust tools, perform offsets, bar loading, clear /interpret alarms, monitor coolant condition, etc.)
• Performs SPC and maintains process to within target using appropriate computer software/hardware on applicable machines/parts.
• Performs 1stArticles with an applied understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. (GDT)
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area in conjunction with maintaining a safe work environment and notifying safety representative or supervision of unsafe conditions.
• Trains operators and oversees operator’s work product as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance by maintaining machine lubricant levels, perform TPM (total productive maintenance) as directed, recognize the need for maintenance and notify the appropriate persons and prepare machines for scheduled maintenance when directed.
• Will train coworkers to setup, inspect, and adhere to various operations procedures, etc.
• Completes department paperwork and electronic data where applicable. (BCD “barcode data collection”, conversion time logs, system transactions, etc.)
• Notifies supervision of unassigned machines, seek additional work when available and assist coworkers on own initiative when applicable.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experiences You’ll Need as a CNC Setup Machinist

• Demonstrates all the qualifications of all lower grade Production Machinist and Machine Operator positions.
• Seven years of various Production Machinist, troubleshooting and operational experience required.
• Minimum of five years of “INDEX” brand Turning Center experience preferred.
• Must be able to interpret and apply GDT.
• Must have ability to perform advanced shop math.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate written and verbal technical terms in English.
• Familiarity with computer and Microsoft based software systems preferred.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and chemicals. Ability to use PPE. Ability to stand or sit for long periods. Good manual dexterity, fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to use full range of motion. Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds with assistance.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities. We also post the federally required “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” notice for all employees and applicants.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.