Senior CNC Machinist – Precision Prototyping & Manufacturing

ALIGN PRECISION - NORTH PLAINS, LLC; North Plains (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION - North Plains is seeking an experienced machinist to manufacture detailed parts from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions. You will set up mills, lathes, and CNC equipment, program machines, and ensure tolerances with precision measuring tools.

You will verify dimensions, document production logs, and support engineers with prototype development. A strong attention to detail and adherence to safety are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• High school degree or equivalent, plus specialized training.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of customer specifications and requirements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available.
• Anticipates needed stock.
• Places and expedites orders for stock, verifying receipt of stock.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zeros and reference points.
• Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches.
• Calculating requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
• Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations.
• Take measurements
• Detect malfunctions
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Specialized training

Tools

Mills

Lathes

CNC machines

Job description

ALIGN PRECISION - North Plains is seeking an experienced machinist to manufacture detailed parts from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions. You will set up mills, lathes, and CNC equipment, program machines, and ensure tolerances with precision measuring tools.

You will verify dimensions, document production logs, and support engineers with prototype development. A strong attention to detail and adherence to safety are essential for success in this role.