First-Shift Turning Machinist — Precision Parts

Acumed; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumed LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. The first shift runs Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

You will load/unload, inspect parts, troubleshoot, and participate in process improvements with senior staff. The role requires 1–2 years with Acumed or 3–5 years external experience, basic math, and the ability to read and follow documentation in English.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related Acumed experience, or 3-5 years external experience.
• Tooling U completion and/or enrolled in Machining Classes, or equivalent.
• Mastery of Level 1 competencies on Acumed Machinist Career Ladder and Qualifications.
• Set-up competency on Cell-specific Machine Tools with acceptable results.
• Troubleshooting skills and basic programming understanding documented by Lead/Level 3.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand and complete all documentation.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, efficiently operates production machine tools to maintain Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Operates and maintains various Turning machines, including Lathes and Swiss Lathes.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Visually inspects surfaces for flaws and smoothness.
• Empties chip bins.
• Sweeps and cleans work area and equipment.
• Use established practices to ensure Quality during operation including documentation and techniques.
• Monitor machine performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Perform general set-ups to ensure maximum utilization.
• Mentor and trains Machinist 1.
• Troubleshoot problems under the guidance of Senior Machinist/Machinist 3.
• Work with Senior Machinist and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Following instructions

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Swiss Lathes

Machining knowledge

Job description

Acumed LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. The first shift runs Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

You will load/unload, inspect parts, troubleshoot, and participate in process improvements with senior staff. The role requires 1–2 years with Acumed or 3–5 years external experience, basic math, and the ability to read and follow documentation in English.