Machinist - Weekend Day Shift - Algona

Precision Castparts; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Algona, WA is seeking a Machinist to operate CNC mills and other machining tools, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets. The role requires performing complex setups and loading programs, with attention to tooling and process control.

You will read blueprints and GD&T, inspect parts using height and air gauges, collaborate with teams, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related machining experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Proficient with M and G code and reading blueprints.
• Ability to read precision measuring instruments and GD&T.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to quality control.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machining tools and equipment safely while meeting quality standards.
• Load and adjust CNC programs and offsets.
• Troubleshoot production processes and support setup for machine cells.
• Read blueprints and apply GD&T in production inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and document set-ups.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve production issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-5 years experience

M and G code

Precision measuring tools

Shop blueprints reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety protocols

Machine setup

Team and solo work

English comprehension

Tools

CNC machines

Height gauges

Air gauges

Bench inspection tools

Job description

The Machinist Position operates assigned resources of machining tools and equipment ensuring safety of operations, compliance with quality control standards with productivity targets. The Machinist position continually trouble-shoots and problem-solves production processes to ensure product meets or exceeds all manufacturing set-up and cycle times.

Shift

Weekend Days: Friday–Sunday, 4:30am–5:00pm. Work 36 hours, get paid for 40!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate the company’s commitment to safety and quality
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to shift times or a pre-arranged work schedule
• With minimal or no supervision, run multiple types of machines
• With minimal or no supervision, complete complex setups and production for machine cells and standalone CNC mills
• Advanced proficiency with multiple machine and control types
• Load and adjust CNC programs and offsets
• Use more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height and air gauges and bench inspection
• Apply advanced blueprint and GD&T reading to production inspection processes
• With minimal or no supervision, edit programs and write simple programs to make tooling
• Verify program is stable and part is within tolerance for run
• Verify all set-up documentation is correct and adequate for part run
• Complete MIP sheet for first part
• Ensure correct work orders, programs, and documents are being used for current operation
• Help trouble-shoot production problems
• During times when not assigned a set-up or performing production or as assigned by supervisor; spot check parts and deburr finished product
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Clean the machine at the end of each shift; organize all parts and tools for the job for the next shift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience; experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality/time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing
• Proficient at reading and understanding M and G code
• Ability to read precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read shop production blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions during production and follow all safety protocols
• Advanced understanding of machine set-up
• Machine shop experience and/or on the job training
• Self-motivated with an ability to work alone or in a team environment
• Ability to work across departments to meet product quality standards efficiently
• Ability to follow instructions given by the operations manager, lead, or senior machinist and carry them out correctly
• Ability to interpret instructions given and apply experience and training throughout the course of the day for each production job assigned
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and write simple correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret the English language
• Willingness to learn and, as required, help and/or train others

Physical Activities Required To Perform Responsibilities

• Ability to: stand continually, walk regularly, sit continually, hear/listen carefully regularly, climb and/or balance infrequently, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally, twist occasionally at the trunk or neck, bend occasionally, reach with hands and arms regularly, taste and/ use sense of smell infrequently, use hands to manipulate, handle and/or feel in the act of performing the required responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to: lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work, clarity with distance, distinction with color, peripheral observation up and down/left and right, depth perception for distance and spatial relationships, sharp focus of objects brought into line of sight.
• Mental dexterity needed to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.