Machine Operator - CNC & Manual (Knight Const. & Supply, Inc.)

Knight Construction & Supply Inc.; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. in Deer Park, WA seeks a Machine Operator - CNC & Manual to produce precision parts per drawings. You will operate water jet cutting systems, CNC mills, lathes, and press brakes, and perform inspections to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.

The role requires hands-on machining experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Join a team supporting hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects with a strong local presence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ability with water jet cutting systems, CNC mills, lathes, and press brakes.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water jet cutting equipment to cut various materials to specification
• Operate CNC mills, including loading material, deburring parts, and part inspection
• Operate manual (knee) mills and lathes for custom, prototype, or low-volume work
• Operate press brakes, including tooling selection and bend verification
• Assist Machinist with line boring and other field machining operations
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Perform in-process and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Adjust machine settings to maintain dimensional accuracy, tool life, and surface finish
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material defects, or quality issues
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and preventative care
• Operate overhead crane and forklift to load and handle material
• Operate company vehicle for transporting materials, tools, other related items
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and lockout/tagout
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet deadlines and continuous improvement goals
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanically inclined

Reading blueprints

Tools

Water jet cutting systems

CNC mills

Lathes

Press brakes

Conventional milling machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Growing continually since 1968, Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. (KCS) is a General Contractor (WA license #KNIGHCS2810N) focused on large heavy construction projects and industrial plant facility maintenance.

As a family-owned company and former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Civil Works Contractor of the Year Award winner, we enjoy close ties with Eastern Washington/Idaho communities around our Deer Park, WA headquarters. For over 50 years, we have been lauded by public agencies, commercial clients, and federal officials for our work in building and updating hydraulic steel and concrete properties as well as their associated actuators. These projects control the water flow, fish passage, and barge traffic via dams on systems including the Columbia and Snake Rivers as well as other waterways in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas.

With an uninterrupted reputation for quality, stable work environment, and long‑term employees while providing training and opportunities as the company has grown, KCS seeks additional motivated people to carry on this tradition of excellence in the field and close‑knit support within the community. KCS maintains office, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities onsite featuring millwrights, electricians, heavy equipment and crane operators, as well as general laborers and administrative personnel. We want you to become a part of our team tackling some of the toughest hydroelectric and heavy industrial projects while enjoying the less hectic atmosphere of the region to enjoy family and friends in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the U.S.

Machine Operator - CNC & Manual

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of machining equipment to produce precision parts that meet quality, safety, and production standards. This role requires hands‑on experience with water jet cutting systems, CNC mills, lathes, press brakes, and conventional milling machines. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to producing high‑quality work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water jet cutting equipment to cut various materials to specification
• Operate CNC mills, including loading material, deburring parts, and part inspection
• Operate manual (knee) mills and lathes for custom, prototype, or low‑volume work
• Operate press brakes, including tooling selection and bend verification
• Assist Machinist with line boring and other field machining operations
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Perform in-process and final inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain dimensional accuracy, tool life, part stability, and surface finish
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material defects, or quality issues
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and preventative care
• Operate overhead crane and forklift to load and handle material
• Operate company vehicle for transporting materials, tools, other related items
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout when required
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet deadlines and continuous improvement goals
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned