Sr. CNC Machinist-3x12 Schedule

United Precision; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Precision Corporation is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist at our Washougal, WA facility. The role involves independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes and mills, serving as a technical leader and mentor to machinists of varying levels.

The position follows a 3x12 schedule, Friday through Sunday work with Monday through Thursday off, and requires dedication to quality and production targets while maintaining strict traceability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Extensive experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills.
• Advanced blueprint reading skills.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and application.
• Expert use of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complete setups on CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles to determine setup strategy, inspection requirements, and process capability.
• Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies for efficient production.
• Troubleshoot machines, tooling, programming, and quality issues.
• Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and quality performance.
• Perform first article inspections and support process validations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
• Mentor and train Machinist I, II, and III personnel.
• Lead setting up reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product launches and prototype work.
• Assist with processing documentation and standard work development.
• Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and material traceability.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC milling machines

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 4100 S GRANT ST - WASHOUGAL, WA 98671, Salary Range: $36.48 - $40.28 Hourly, SR. CNC MACHINIST

Job Title: Sr. CNC Machinist | Department: Manufacturing | Reports to: Production Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

At United Precision Corporation (UPC), we are dedicated to fostering an environment in which all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an important role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and background they bring to UPC. We know we can only continue to improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years ahead through the team members who provide the services our customers rely on.

This position is based at our Washougal facility and follows a 3x12 schedule, working Friday through Sunday, with Monday through Thursday off. The Senior CNC Machinist is a highly skilled, journeyman-level machinist responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes and mills. This role serves as a technical leader within the manufacturing organization, mentoring machinists at all levels while ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform complete setups on CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
• Apply GD&T principles to determine setup strategy, inspection requirements, and process capability
• Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies for efficient production
• Troubleshoot machines, tooling, programming, and quality issues
• Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and quality performance
• Perform first article inspections and support process validations
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
• Mentor and train Machinist I, II, and III personnel
• Lead setting up reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support new product launches and prototype work
• Assist with processing documentation and standard work development
• Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and material traceability
• Serve as a technical resource during production challenges and escalations
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications: What You Bring to United Precision Corporation:

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 8 or more years’ relevant CNC machining experience
• Extensive experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills
• Advanced blueprint reading skills
• Strong GD&T knowledge and application
• Expert use of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues

Preferred

• Journeyman Machinist certification
• Technical degree in Machining Technology
• Aerospace and/or defense manufacturing experience
• Experience with multi-axis machining centers
• Experience with probing systems and advanced inspection techniques
• CAM software exposure
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement training

Core Competencies and Skills for Success in this Role:

• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Quality Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Knowledge
• Technical Expertise

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable team members with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, etc.
• Ability to safely operate equipment
• May be exposed to variable noise levels, fumes, hazardous chemicals, or airborne particles
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Vision requirements include color vision and depth perception
• Must be able to operate manufacturing and engineering machinery such as lapping, CNC lathe, and milling machines, etc.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain manufacturing and engineering machinery, including under work stations.
• Frequently moves raw and treated materials weighing up to 50 pounds across the warehouse for various purposes, as needed.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in work schedule. No special coordination beyond those used for normal mobility, handling of everyday objects and materials, and use of office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand United Precision Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and that this job description is not a contract of employment. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.