CNC Vertical Hurco Machinist- Swing $30-36 + 10% Shift Diff

Precinmac•Albany, OR

10d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Vertical Mill Machinist is a full-time, non-exempt role in the Hurco Department at Viper Northwest, a precision build-to-print manufacturing organization. The position machines metal and plastic parts to blueprint tolerances using CNC machines, supporting the manufacture of capital equipment and OEM components. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with a 10% swing-shift differential. The machinist plans work from work orders, drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements. The role includes working with conversational and G-code controls, selecting cutting tools, setting up mills and lathes, proving programs, and verifying finished work against quality standards. Program changes require approval and program logs must be maintained as required. The machinist follows supervisor directions, protects company equipment and tooling, performs preventive maintenance, follows safety procedures, and meets quality and on-time delivery goals. The position works in an industrial machine shop or production facility, where conditions may include varying levels of loud noise, sharp tooling and materials, oil, and coolant. Viper Northwest offers health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee activities, and recognition programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience as a machinist in a precision machine shop.
Ability to operate in a Windows environment, use email, and use data collection software; ERP system usage is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, schematics, prints, and travelers.
Effective interpersonal communication skills across a variety of methods.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric-to-standard conversion, and fractions-to-decimals conversion.
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 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 reviewing work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, machining parameters, and GD&T.
Obtain approval before changing, editing, or updating CNC programs and maintain program logs as required.
Use conversational and G-code controls and select appropriate cutting tools for metals and plastics.
Follow directions from the Department Supervisor and use appropriate tooling for each job.
Set up mills and lathes, including installing and adjusting chucks, vises, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vises and tramming heads.
Set up milling machines by entering instructions, zero and reference points, tools, offsets, and tool compensation; calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; and prove part programs.
Machine parts to blueprint requirements and tolerance.
Verify machine settings and workpieces by measuring positions, first-run parts, and samples against quality standards.
Monitor machining operations, take measurements, identify malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust or reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and arranging repairs when needed.
Follow safety procedures and regulations and maintain quality, on-time delivery, and equipment-life standards.
Identify errors and troubleshoot where possible; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.