Manual Machinist – Vertical Boring Mill Operator – Day Shift

Western Machine Works, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established company in Portland as a Manual Machinist, specializing in vertical boring mills and manual machining. This role offers the chance to work on critical components for industries like Wind Power and Marine. With over 30 years of experience, the company provides a stable environment and a range of industry-leading benefits, including premium insurance and a 401K matching plan. If you have a passion for precision machining and want to be part of a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a climate-controlled workspace and a consistent workload while contributing to impactful projects.

Benefits

Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

5% 401K matching plan

Yearly bonus plan

PTO (Personal Time Off)

11 Paid holidays

Company-provided meals

Calibration of personal measuring instruments

All required PPE provided

Climate-controlled working environment

Employee-recognition events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience running large manual machine tools.
• Ability to hold .001” tolerances or less in machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate large vertical boring mills and manual shop equipment.
• Work on components for industrial equipment across various industries.

Skills

Manual machining

Operating lathes

Operating mills

Precision machining

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Manual machine tools

Personal machinist tools

Job description

Manual Machinist-Vertical Boring Mill Operator Job Opening

Western Machine Works is a Portland-based company specializing in the repair and manufacture of industrial equipment for various critical industries. WMW has been in business for over 30 years and maintains a strong and stable customer base. We have experienced no personnel layoffs in over 20 years.

This Manual Machinist-Day Shift position will be running large vertical boring mills and other manual shop equipment. You will be working on various components and parts for industrial equipment used in Wind Power, Hydroelectric, Pulp & Paper, Marine, Steel, and other Heavy Industries. This is Not a CNC position. This position is based in Portland, OR.

WHAT INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Wage up to $42.00 / hour depending on experience.
• Overtime-pay available for both time and a half and double time.
• Premium swing shift differential.
• COLA (Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment) contribution annually.
• Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• 5% 401K matching plan.
• Life and short-term disability insurance. Education reimbursement.
• Yearly bonus plan.
• PTO (Personal Time Off) depending on experience.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Company-provided meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Company-provided coveralls refreshed daily.
• Calibration of personal measuring instruments. Reimbursement for safety glasses.
• All required PPE provided.
• Climate-controlled, clean, and safe working environment.
• Employee-recognition events.
• Consistent workload availability.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of experience running large, manual machine tools.
• Ability to independently operate lathes, mills, drill presses, and other manual shop equipment.
• Large swing (36” dia.+) lathe experience a benefit.
• Knowledge of machining procedures for mild steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and bronze.
• Knowledge of precision machining procedures and ability to hold .001” tolerances or less.
• Ability to work from prints and/or written/verbal instructions.
• Standard personal machinist tools. Swing shift schedule.

Western Machine Works
12005 N. Burgard Rd., Portland, OR 97203

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