CNC Vertical Hurco Machinist- Weekend $30-36 plus 10% Shift Diff

Precinmac•Albany, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vertical Mill Machinist is a full-time, non-exempt position in Viper Northwest’s Hurco Department. The role machines parts to blueprint tolerances using CNC machines and a variety of metals and plastics. The machinist plans work from orders, drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements; selects cutting tools; and works with conversational and G-code controls. CNC program changes require approval, and program logs must be maintained as required by management business systems. The position includes setting up mills and lathes, entering machine instructions and offsets, proving programs, measuring first-run and sample workpieces, monitoring machining operations, and maintaining quality standards. The machinist follows safety procedures, maintains equipment, troubleshoots problems, and escalates unresolved issues to a supervisor. The work environment is an industrial machine shop or production facility, where employees may encounter varying noise levels, sharp tooling and material edges, oil, and coolant. The job requires standing for most of the day, along with walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The advertised pay is $30–$36 per hour, plus a 10% shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience as a machinist in a precision machine shop.
Understanding of conversational and G-code controls.
Basic computer skills, including operating in a Windows environment and using email.
Ability to use data collection software and an ERP system.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, schematics, prints, and travelers.
Effective interpersonal communication skills through a variety of methods.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric-to-standard conversion, and fractions-to-decimals.
Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing for most of the day and regularly walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related subject area.
Trade school certification in a related discipline or an apprenticeship.
Experience as a journeyman machinist in a precision machine shop with conversational experience.

Responsibilities

Machine parts to blueprint tolerances using CNC machines and a variety of metals and plastics.
Plan machining work by reviewing work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpret GD&T.
Select cutting tools for optimum performance in a variety of metals and plastics.
Obtain approval before changing, editing, or updating CNC programs, and maintain program logs as required.
Set up mills and lathes, including installing and adjusting chucks, vises, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vises and tram heads.
Set up milling machines by entering instructions and zero and reference points, setting tools and offsets, calculating requirements, and proving part programs.
Verify machine settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces against quality standards.
Observe machining operations, take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust or reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Follow quality assurance procedures and help meet on-time delivery goals without compromising quality, safety, or equipment life.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Follow safety procedures and regulations and monitor and protect company assets.
Identify and troubleshoot errors where possible and escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.