CNC Vertical Machinist (Haas)-Weekend Shift (10% Shift Diff)

Precinmac•Albany, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Viper Northwest, Inc. is seeking a full-time, non-exempt CNC Vertical Machinist for its Haas Department. The role machines precision parts to blueprint tolerances using CNC equipment and a variety of metals and plastics. The schedule is a weekend shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a 10% shift differential. The stated hourly pay range is $30–$36, plus the shift differential. The machinist plans and performs work from orders, drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements. Duties include setting up mills and lathes, selecting and installing tooling, setting machine references and offsets, proving programs, monitoring machining operations, verifying product dimensions, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Program changes require approval, and a program log must be maintained as required by management systems. The role also includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalating unresolved issues to a supervisor. Viper Northwest is a precision, quick-response, build-to-print manufacturing organization that makes fabricated and machined parts and assemblies for high-tech industries. It also provides engineering design assistance, verification, and drafting services. The position is based in an industrial machine shop or production facility, where employees may encounter varying noise levels, sharp tooling and material edges, oil, and coolant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5–10 years of experience as a machinist in a precision machine shop.
Level 4 or 5 qualification required.
Multi-axis machining experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, schematics, prints, and travelers.
Effective interpersonal communication skills through a variety of methods.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment, including email communication.
Experience using data collection software and an ERP system is required.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, metric-to-standard conversion, and fractions-to-decimals conversion.
Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to stand for most of the workday and perform 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.
CAD/CAM programming 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, machining parameters, and GD&T.
Select cutting tools for optimum performance in different metals and plastics.
Obtain approval before changing, editing, or updating CNC programs, and maintain the program log 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; set tools, offsets, and tool compensation; calculate requirements; and prove part programs.
Execute directions from the Department Supervisor and use appropriate tooling for each job while protecting company assets.
Verify machine settings and product by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces against quality standards.
Monitor drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; and adjust or reprogram controls.
Sharpen or replace worn tools and follow quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations, and support the company’s quality and on-time delivery goals without compromising safety or equipment life.
Complete preventive maintenance, follow manufacturer instructions, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and call for repairs.
Identify errors and troubleshoot where possible; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
Read and interpret technical data, schematics, prints, and travelers, and communicate effectively with others.
Follow safe work practices, assist others in working safely, and recognize and report potential safety hazards.