Precision Machine Operator – CNC & Fabrication

Gunderson Marine & Iron; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled machinist to operate a range of shop equipment. You will read blueprints, set up machines, and fabricate parts to tight tolerances while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include assembling parts from drawings, using hand tools, and keeping accurate counts. The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling mechanical parts using blueprints.
• Experience with various hand tools.
• Minimum 6 months in heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Machine operating experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and numeric ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more machines (shears, press brakes, plasma-punch, punches, iron worker, drill press, lathe, milling machines, burning machines).
• Maintain and monitor machine function; verify material availability.
• Analyze machine operations and output; adjust for changeovers.
• Use grinders and edge prep machines; ensure parts meet specs with tape measure.
• Assemble parts from drawings; maintain accurate part counts and quality.
• Perform shop tasks and keep area clean; maintain paperwork.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to read tape measure

Ability to set up machines safely

Ability to follow safety procedures

Autonomous or team

Good communication

Tools

Grinder

Edge prep machines

Hoists

Pry bars

Tape measures

Job description

Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled machinist to operate a range of shop equipment. You will read blueprints, set up machines, and fabricate parts to tight tolerances while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include assembling parts from drawings, using hand tools, and keeping accurate counts. The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a heavy industrial environment.