Machinist (any level)

PacAero; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PacAero, based in Wenatchee, WA, is seeking Machinists at Trainee to Machinist III levels to join our manufacturing team. The role covers operation, setup, and maintenance of CNC and manual machines to produce precision parts in a high‑tech environment.

The position supports learning across levels I‑III, with a Monday–Thursday 5:00 am–3:30 pm schedule. Candidates may advance through levels by demonstrating accuracy, safety, and efficiency in production processes.

Qualifications

• Trainee to Machinist I-III levels available
• Ability to learn and operate manual and CNC machines
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Run production parts and set up quick-change jobs
• Learn to change tools and adjust offsets
• Perform initial quality inspections and document results
• Read blueprints and work orders to meet specifications
• Maintain logs of production and inspection data
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies
• Meet scheduled shift times (5am–3:30pm) and adapt as needed

Job description

Description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking 1-3 Machinists to join our team. We have multiple levels based on experience. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac‑function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

The Machinist positions are Trainee and Levels I-III. Trainee is a role designed to train individuals in the operation, setup, and maintenance of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC equipment. Machinist I works under general supervision and is responsible for setting up and operating manual or CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications. Machinist II operates and sets up CNC machines to produce precision parts, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Machinist III is a highly skilled, independent contributor responsible for performing complex, multi‑step setups and running production on advanced CNC machinery (3- and 4‑axis).

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm. Eventually may need to work other schedules mentioned in the Work Environment criteria.

Primary Responsibilities (for all levels)

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards the next machinist level role.

Level I Machinist Responsibilities

• Run production parts, learn to set-up as ran quick change jobs. Be able to change and dial in new tools, make and understand tool and fixture offset adjustments.
• Perform initial quality inspections on materials and finished parts, using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Capable of maintaining a consistent high‑quality level of deburr and visual inspection.
• Capable of performing basic shop math for calculating dimensions.
• Download CNC programs, set up/cut fixtures and tooling on machines, and set tool offsets. Dial in part for a first part buy‑off. Follow all shop paperwork, processes and best practices.
• Read and interpret work order steps, blueprints, and specifications to understand the requirements for each job.
• Load raw materials and finished parts into machines (up to 50lbs).
• Maintain logs of production and quality data as required. Ex: run sheets and inspection routines.
• Keep th Monday‑Thursday 5am-3:30pm. Eventually may need to other schedules mentioned in the Work Environment criteria.
• Identifying and escalating any operational issues to lead or supervisor.

Level II Machinist Responsibilities

• Run production parts, independently set‑up as ran quick change jobs as well as run 1 parts. Be able to change and dial in new tools, make and understand tool and fixture offset adjustments. This includes preparing fixtures, cutting tooling, selecting and installing tools, and loading and adjusting CNC programs.
• Consistently meeting allocated set‑up times.
• Capable of making small edits to CNC programs to correct for slight differences in parts to improve efficiency with leads approval.
• Perform initial quality inspections on materials and finished parts, using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Capable of maintaining a consistent high‑quality level of deburr and visual inspection.
• Capable of performing basic shop math for calculating dimensions.
• Have keen attention to detail to ensure finished parts meet precise specifications and quality standards.
• Use a range of precision measurement devices, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, smart scope, CMM, Trimos and they can inspect parts and verify that they meet the required dimensional tolerances.
• Download CNC programs, set up/cut fixtures and tooling on machines, and set tool offsets. Dial in part for a first part buy‑off. Follow all shop paperwork, processes and best practices.
• Read and interpret work order steps, blueprints, and specifications to understand the requirements for each job.
• Load raw materials and finished parts into machines (up to 50lbs).
• Maintain logs of production and quality data as required. Ex: run sheets and inspection routines.
• Keep the work area, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
• Identifying and escalating any operational issues to lead or supervisor.
• A level II machinist is expected to diagnose and resolve minor machining or tooling issues that may arise during production runs and set‑ups.
• Maintains an efficiency level of 85% or higher while running production.

Level III Machinist Responsibilities

• Independently run production parts, including quick‑change jobs and one‑off components. Proficient in setting up machines, downloading and adjusting CNC programs, and verifying first‑part quality.
• Perform complete setups, including preparing and installing fixtures, cutting and selecting tooling, setting tool offsets, and making necessary tool and fixture offset adjustments. Capable of dialing in new tools and the ability to identify when cutters need replaced.
• Execute complex, multi‑step setups on advanced CNC equipment, including 3- and 4‑axis machines. Ensure alignment with shop documentation, processes, and best practices throughout all machining operations.
• Consistently meeting allocated set‑up times.
• Validate programs before a production run and perform/suggest edits to speeds and feeds and canned cycles for optimal efficiency and part accuracy with lead/programming approval.
• Perform initial quality inspections on materials and finished parts, using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances. Also, capable of maintaining a consistent high‑quality level of deburr and visual inspection.
• Capable of performing basic shop math for calculating dimensions.
• Have keen attention to detail to ensure finished parts meet precise specifications and quality standards.
• Use a range of precision measurement devices, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, smart scope, CMM, Trimos and they can inspect parts and verify that they meet the required dimensional tolerances.
• Read and interpret work order steps, blueprints, and specifications