Machinist - Damar

Zenix Aerospace Inc; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance for employee,

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

80 hours of paid holiday per calendar

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is hiring a Machinist to operate NC machines and machining centers to produce aerospace parts per engineering specs. On-the-job training provided; supervision may be reduced as proficiency grows.

Responsibilities include setup, run, quality inspection, and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on safety and precise tolerances. This on-site role requires strong blueprint reading and G&M code familiarity, plus willingness to work across multiple machines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to set up, run, and maintain quality in a production environment.
• Strong inspection skills and blueprint reading; use shop inspection tools.
• Basic troubleshooting to recognize machining problems.
• Ability to dial in holes or edge-find and set machine offsets.
• Basic understanding of G & M code.
• Versatility across multiple machine centers is a plus.
• Meets job standards with minimal supervision; follows safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up NC machines and machining centers to fabricate aerospace parts per specs.
• Maintain dimensional quality and inspect first parts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; ensure tooling is in good condition.
• Dial in holes, edge-find, and set offsets; monitor quality and efficiency.
• Operate across multiple machine centers as needed; follow safety rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining setup

Quality inspection

G & M code understanding

Machine offset setting

Multi-machine versatility

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Three years CNC milling experience or Machinist Tech Training Certificate

Tools

Edge finders

Indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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Machinist - Damar

Full Time Monroe, WA, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1160

Salary Range: $25.75 To $40.00 Hourly

Company Description:

We are a manufacturer of structural parts for the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) in the large business and regional jet markets. Our experience and capabilities span multiple segments of an aircraft, including the engine pylon, struts, wing box, wings, wheel well, and the interior. Our success is based on utilizing proprietary manufacturing techniques to manufacture high quality complex parts through cost effective production.

Given its breadth of capabilities and strong customer relationships, we have substantial content on the aviation industry's most popular aircraft.

Job Description:

* The Machinist position offers level 3 - Journey Lvl. Wage scale provided reflects all levels.

The Machinist operates numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate aerospace parts per engineering specifications without supervision. The Machinist receives on-the-job training to set up jobs with supervision.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Can demonstrate ability to set-up, run, and dimensionally maintain quality in a production environment
• Good Inspection Skills and Blueprint reading skills with ability to use all shop inspection tools
• Basic Troubleshooting skills and must be able to recognize production problems such as out-of-tolerance Machining, poor finishes, damaged or worn cutters, and tooling
• Ability to dial in a hole or Edge-Find and set Machine Offsets
• Basic understanding of G & M code
• Versatility across multiple machine centers is a plus
• Meets job standard times with minimal supervision
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Demonstrates a good attitude toward work and arrives on time for start of shift
• Properly uses all tools necessary to complete a set up and inspect first part to be submitted for buy-off (such as edge finders, indicators, calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Follows instructions and demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Communicates well verbally and in writing
• Good manual dexterity and sense of spatial relationships

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Three years plus experience running a CNC mill or recent Machinist Tech Training Certificate
• Proven ability to consistently run good parts that meet production standards
• Strong skills and aptitude in math
• Ability to perform basic functions with MS Windows-based computer operating systems, such as opening and closing files
• Completion of Machine Proficiency test during interview process

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position works in the machine shop environment throughout the workday. This environment may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes and vapor from coolant, etc. Individuals must stand for much of the workday. Work activities involve combinations of walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting and carrying and standing for extended periods and performing some very repetitive activities. Work requires the ability to see, hear and smell in order to detect problems. The work requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required. Safety training is required and provided by the Company in accordance with applicable law, industry standards, and Company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why join Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar?

We are committed to continuous sustainable growth through superior customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to operating in an ethical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner while providing a rewarding work environment for our employees. Our mission is supported by a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and strategic technology investments.

Salary Offering:$25.75 per hour to $40.00 per hour

NIGHT:M-TH, 3:30pm - 2:00am (see below for differential pay)

WEEKEND:Fri/Sat/Sun, 5:00pm - 4:30am (see below for shift premium and shift differential pay)

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar offers eligible employees (and eligible family members):

• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance,
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employees are also offered 401k, PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year, and other compensation (as applicable).

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is an equal opportunity employer.