CNC Machinist III - First Shift

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Machinist 3 for our Mukilteo, WA shop. This role sets up and operates CNC machines to fabricate space and defense parts per engineering drawings and customer specifications.

You will perform a range of shop duties, maintain quality, read blueprints, monitor tooling, and ensure parts meet tolerances in a production environment. A strong work ethic and precise attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma.
• 5-10 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines and shop tools.
• Proficiency with lathe setup and operation (Mazak Integrex, Fanuc controls a plus).
• Versatility across multiple machine centers.
• Reads blueprints, understands GD&T basics, and can troubleshoot production issues.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates CNC machines as directed.
• Performs various machining and shop duties, including loading/unloading materials, deburring, inspecting in-process parts, and packaging finished parts.
• Ensures machined parts meet customer specifications and drawings.
• Maintains dimensionally accurate quality in a production environment.
• Uses blueprint reading, inspection tools, and measurement devices.
• Uses measuring and setup tools properly.
• Keeps equipment, shop area, and tooling inventory clean and organized.
• Maintains a clean machining area free from scrap and debris.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

G&M code understanding

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Inspections

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mazak Integrex

Fanuc controls

Job description

Summary

The Machinist 3 sets up and operates CNC machines to fabricate space and defense parts per engineering specifications and customer supplied drawings. The Machinist 3 sets up jobs and completes tasks with little to no supervision, and maintains machine shop cleanliness and organization. Reports to the Machine Shop Manager.

SHIFT

4x10, Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm

Summary

The Machinist 3 sets up and operates CNC machines to fabricate space and defense parts per engineering specifications and customer supplied drawings. The Machinist 3 sets up jobs and completes tasks with little to no supervision, and maintains machine shop cleanliness and organization. Reports to the Machine Shop Manager.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

What You Will Do

• Sets up and operates CNC machines as directed
• Performs various machining and shop duties, which may include the following: loading and unloading raw materials/parts into CNC machine or waterjet machine, deburring parts, inspecting in-process parts, assisting with packaging of finished parts, monitoring shop supplies
• Ensures that machined parts meet customer specifications, drawings and STP files
• Demonstrates ability to run and dimensionally maintain quality in a production environment
• Utilizes blueprint reading skills, shop inspection skills and related inspection tools
• Properly utilizes measuring tools and set up tools
• Maintains equipment, shop cleanliness, and tooling inventory
• Maintains clean machining area, free from scrap/debris

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: High School Diploma
• Required Experience: Typically possesses 5-10 years of experience, with demonstrated ability to effectively set up and operate CNC machines, shop related tools and equipment
• Preferred experience: Proficiency with lathe setup and operation (Mazak Integrex, Fanuc controls a plus)
• Versatility and experience across multiple machine centers
• Strong work ethic, communication skills and attention to detail
• General mechanical aptitude, dexterity and ability to effectively operate shop tools and equipment, proficiency with measuring tools and set up tools
• Understands G&M code, reads blueprints, troubleshoots production issues, conducts inspections
• Physical requirements of this position include: Standing and walking for extended periods of time throughout the work day, occasional use of stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.