Lathe Machinist, CNC Live Tooling

Janicki; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Janicki Industries, located on-site in Mount Vernon, Washington, seeks a Lathe Machinist to set up and operate CNC and manual lathes to machine precision parts. The role requires careful attention to detail, ability to read blueprints, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of machining experience. Qualified applicants may receive a wage range with bonuses, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Experience with CNC and manual lathes.
• Strong measurement skills with precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC and manual lathes.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to machine precision components.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area with 5S practices.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and Nadcap procedures where applicable.
• Support other cells as needed to aid production.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Lathe operation

CNC/mill setup

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Lathe

Manual Lathe

Micrometers/Calipers

Job description

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

Position Description

There is a $2 shift differential for all hours worked on the swing shift and $3 for weekend day shift.

This position is located on-site in Mount Vernon, Washington State.

The Lathe Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC and manual lathes to machine precision components. This role requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of turning operations, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Familiarity with a variety of materials, tooling, and finishing processes is essential for success in this position.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Machinist - Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL):

• Attention to detail and quality is required
• Reads and understands blueprints, isometric drawings, and work orders
• Receives and carries out directions from designated Supervisors and Production Leads
• Must be able to understand and comply with Safety Practices
• Identifies and obtains equipment, tools and materials needed to properly perform job function
• Set up scaffolding and safety barriers under direction
• Properly executes Hazardous Material Disposal activities
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly, FOD free condition
• Knowledge and use of common hand tools
• Accurate use of precision measuring instruments (ie: micrometers, calipers, etc,) and working to exacting tolerances
• Must understand and comply with Safety and 5S
• Must understand and comply with AS9100 and Nadcap Practices and Procedures as applicable
• Works in other Cells to support Production as required, ie; Metal Fab or Mill Cell
• CNC Mill and Manual Mill set up, operation and maintenance
• CNC Lathe and Manual Lathe set up, operation and maintenance
• Mill/Lathe Operation, includes Tooling knowledge, Calibrated equipment, machine operation, part loading and clamping, machine maintenance
• CNC editing on the shop floor

Qualifications

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED required, college level or trade school education preferred
• 1 year of machining experience required
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

• Wage range for this role is between $22 - $45 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

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As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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