Machinist

Pioneer Human Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Flexible spending

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pioneer Human Services is seeking a Machinist in the Seattle area to set up and operate milling machines and lathes, shaping metal parts to exact specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing machining with tight tolerances, and mentoring junior staff; a high school diploma or GED is required and a strong commitment to the organization’s social mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Experience with tight tolerances.
• Ability to exhibit critical thinking in complex manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of proper cutting tools used in various metals (Aluminum, Inconel, Titanium, Phenolic).
• 1-2 years’ experience as a CNC Mills Machinist.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operates, or tends milling machines or lathes to mill, shape, groove, turns or profile metal work pieces.
• Reads blueprints, drawings and diagrams to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Performs machine programming and trains lower grade employees.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Critical thinking

Tight tolerances

Metal cutting tools knowledge

CNC milling experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Job description

FRI/SAT/SUN 4:00 am - 4:30 pm

Description

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for a Machinist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission

We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non‑profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What We Offer

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work‑life balance.

Compensation

New hires for this position typically start between $30.33 and $37.91 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Benefits

Eligible after 30 days of full-time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):

• Medical
• Flexible spending
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Coverage After 60 Days

• Life
• AD&D
• Disability

Other Benefits

• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
• Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
• Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and be part of a team that values and invests in you.

What you'll do

Set up, operates, or tends milling machines or lathes to mill, shape, groove, turns or profile metal work pieces. Performs complex series of progressive machining operations on diversified work to close tolerances. Read blueprints, drawings and diagrams to ensure customer specifications are met. Perform machine programming and train lower grade employees.

What you'll bring

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledgeable in reading and understanding blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Experience with tight tolerances.
• Ability to exhibit critical thinking in order to see through complicated manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of proper cutting tools used in various metals (Aluminum, Inconel, Titanium, Phenolic)
• 1-2 years’ experience as a CNC Mills Machinist

Preferably you'll bring

• Multi Access Machine experience
• Lathe operator experience

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.