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

Precinmac•Albany, OR

10d•$30 - $36

About The Position

The Vertical Mill Machinist is a full-time, non-exempt position in Viper Northwest’s Hurco Department. The role machines precision parts to blueprint tolerances from a variety of metals and plastics using CNC machines. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with a 10% shift differential. Compensation is $30–$36 per hour, plus the differential. Viper Northwest is a precision, quick-response, build-to-print manufacturing organization that produces fabricated and machined parts and assemblies, including capital equipment and OEM components for high-tech industries. The machinist plans and performs machining work from work orders, drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and GD&T requirements. The position includes programming support, machine setup and operation, product verification, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Changes to CNC programs require approval, and program logs must be maintained as required by management systems. The work takes place in an industrial machine shop or production facility. Employees may encounter varying levels of noise, sharp tooling and material edges, oil, and coolant. The position requires standing for most of the day, along with walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience as a machinist in a precision machine shop.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, schematics, prints, and travelers.
Ability to interpret technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form, define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric-to-standard conversion, and fractions-to-decimals conversion.
Basic ability to use a Windows environment and email for communication.
Usage of data collection software and an ERP system is required.
Effective interpersonal communication skills through a variety of methods.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing for most of the day and 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 programming experience.

Responsibilities

Plan machining work by studying work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters, and interpret GD&T.
Select cutting tools for effective machining of 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, offsets, and tool compensation, calculating requirements, and proving part programs.
Obtain and follow directions from the Department Supervisor.
Monitor and protect company assets and ensure appropriate tooling is used for each job.
Operate machines while maintaining safe practices and complying with safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Meet quality policies and company goals for on-time delivery without compromising quality, safety, or equipment life.
Verify machine settings and product by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces against quality standards.
Monitor machining operations, take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust or reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Follow quality assurance procedures and processes; identify errors, troubleshoot where possible, and escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.