Lead CNC Machinist - Precision Leader, 4-Day Week

Innovative Composite Engineering Inc.

White Salmon (WA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO 120 hours

10 paid holidays

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in White Salmon is seeking a hands-on Lead CNC Machinist to lead the machine shop while staying connected to complex aerospace parts. You will set up and operate CNC equipment, read engineering drawings, and guide other machinists to achieve tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in CNC machining, strong GD&T interpretation, and a proven record of mentoring others.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive CNC machining experience.
Advanced CNC setup and machining capability.
Experience producing complex, tight-tolerance components.
Strong blueprint and GD&T interpretation skills.
Advanced knowledge of tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds, offsets, and machining practices.
Strong precision measurement skills.
The ability to troubleshoot complex machining problems.
Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to other machinists.
A commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC equipment to manufacture complex aerospace components, tooling, and fixtures to demanding specifications.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Determine tooling, workholding, machining sequences, and setup strategies.
Support program prove-out and first-part production.
Perform precision measurements and verify dimensional conformance.
Troubleshoot tooling, setup, dimensional, and machining problems.
Work closely with CNC Programming, Engineering, and Quality to solve difficult manufacturing challenges.