Machinist Training and Development Coordinator

Precision Castparts Corp.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus plan

Paid time off 120 hours annually

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Washington state (Kent area) seeks a Machinist Training and Development Coordinator to create and manage a structured program moving machinists from onboarding to independent operation and certification.

The role partners with Operations, experienced machinists, supervisors, and HR to deliver hands-on instruction, assessments, and coaching while maintaining skills matrices and development plans. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience training machinists or manufacturing staff.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience and setup.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into training and evaluations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with operations and HR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training framework and certifications.
• Coordinate hands-on machine operation, tooling, measurements, and inspection.
• Administer performance-based evaluations and certifications.
• Track progress, milestones, and development plans.
• Schedule training with production needs and communicate with supervisors.
• Identify qualified trainers and ensure consistent expectations.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Training & coaching

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Mill-turn CNC equipment

Job description

Machinist Training and Development Coordinator

Country United States of America

State / County Washington

City Kent, Tukwila, Woodinville

Division EPD

Company EPD Division

Function Human Resources

Workplace Type On-Site

Position type Full Time

Opportunity ID24859

Job Description

Position Summary

The Machinist Training & Development Coordinator develops and manages a structured program that moves new and developing machinists from onboarding through demonstrated competency, independent machine operation, setup capability, and cross-training. Working with Operations, experienced machinists, supervisors, and Human Resources, the Coordinator ensures employees receive effective instruction, hands‑on practice, coaching, resources, and objective evaluations before advancing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Onboarding

Build and maintain the training framework, learning objectives, competency levels, job aids, checklists, and certification requirements. Create individual onboarding plans and coordinate access to qualified trainers, equipment, tools, documentation, and practice.

Hands‑On Training, Assessment, and Certification

Coordinate and, where qualified, provide instruction in machine operation, tooling, drawings, measurement, inspection, troubleshooting, and setup. Administer objective, performance‑based evaluations and certify skills only after employees demonstrate safe, independent production of conforming parts.

Employee Progression, Coaching, and Program Effectiveness

• Monitor progress against defined milestones and maintain current individual development plans and skills matrices.
• Conduct regular reviews, identify skill gaps, and coordinate additional coaching, practice, or remedial training.
• Give employees clear feedback on demonstrated skills, remaining requirements, next milestones, and certification expectations.
• Serve as the primary contact for trainees and reinforce accountability for learners, trainers, and supervisors.
• Identify qualified trainers and subject matter experts; establish consistent expectations for instruction and evaluation.
• Coordinate training schedules with production needs and keep supervisors informed of progress and development gaps.
• Track onboarding, progression, certification, setup capability, cross‑training, and recurring gaps; update the program as business needs change.

Qualifications

Required

• Prior hands‑on experience as a CNC machinist is required, with demonstrated proficiency in machine operation and setup, tooling, blueprint reading, precision measurement, inspection, troubleshooting, and the safe production of conforming parts.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into structured training, competency standards, and practical evaluations.
• Minimum of two years of experience training, coaching, or developing machinists or other manufacturing employees, including organizing training, following up on progress, documenting competency, and providing objective developmental feedback.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across machinists, supervisors, technical experts, Operations leadership, and Human Resources.

Preferred

Experience with mill‑turn CNC equipment, experience as a manufacturing trainer, or technical trainer; machine setup and multi‑machine experience; and knowledge of drawings, measurement, inspection, tooling, CNC machining, competency matrices, and certification programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $100500 to $125600 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

National Security and Export Controls:

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.