Multi-Axis CNC Machinist — Mentor & Lean Champion

MacKay Manufacturing Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKay Manufacturing Inc. in Spokane, WA is seeking a CNC Operator to join our precision machining team. You will operate CNC mills and lathes, load materials, and ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and GD&T requirements.

Responsibilities include setting up jobs, editing CAM tool paths, mentoring less experienced operators, and performing thorough inspections with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMM when required. Lean practices like 5S are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC Operator/Production experience with mill or mill turning center, or 1–2 year machining technology certificate/degree with relevant experience.
• Multi-axis experience required.
• Experience setting up basic to complex, repeat jobs.
• Knowledge of blueprint dimensions and features; basic GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes and mill turning centers; load and unload raw material and machined parts with a close attention to detail
• A basic to advanced understanding of blueprint diagrams including features and dimensions; precise interpretation of GD&T
• Accurately perform a basic to complex program changes as required and modify tools path in CAM
• Perform complex tool path modifications for 5th axis, turning and mill turning centers as required
• Perform setup of machines for less skilled operators, acting as a mentor and trainer to share your knowledge and answer questions
• Ensure communication flow of pertinent detail on all jobs utilizing any means necessary; verbal, team meeting, taking notes, updating setup sheets and logs, etc.
• Perform timely, detailed visual inspection of machined parts utilizing magnification to identify workmanship and cosmetic issues at the beginning of a part run
• Perform inspection and measurement utilizing micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM other appropriate inspection methods and tools to ensure machined part dimensions and tolerances requirements are met per print specification
• Perform set up of basic to complex, new or repeat jobs on CNC machines per setup sheets and provided documentation; ask questions when unsure of procedures
• Follow all paperwork and documentation procedures including but not limited to: tie-in log notes, setup sheets, QA sheets and routing cards
• Perform job tear downs; removing tools, updating setup sheets, returning materials to proper location
• Implement daily practices of Lean such as 5S, continuous improvement, and contribute to ongoing process efficiency

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Machining technology certificate or degree

Tools

CNC machines

CAM programming

Micrometers / calipers / height gauges

CMM

Job description

MacKay Manufacturing Inc. in Spokane, WA is seeking a CNC Operator to join our precision machining team. You will operate CNC mills and lathes, load materials, and ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and GD&T requirements.

Responsibilities include setting up jobs, editing CAM tool paths, mentoring less experienced operators, and performing thorough inspections with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMM when required. Lean practices like 5S are encouraged.