Machinist II - Day

MITER Brands•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Milgard Windows & Doors, part of MITER Brands, is hiring a Machinist II for its Vinyl Internal Supply operation in Fife, Washington. The role fabricates high-precision parts independently and as part of a skilled manufacturing team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and the starting pay is $33.00 per hour. The machinist interprets blueprints and specifications, performs manual and CNC machining, operates mills, lathes, and surface grinders, and verifies parts using precision measurement tools. The role also involves tooling setup and maintenance, machine alignment, tool and wheel dressing, and supporting a clean, safe, organized shop. The position offers a collaborative, safety-focused manufacturing environment and opportunities for career growth within MITER Brands. MITER Brands describes its benefits as supporting employees’ health, wealth, and wellness, including medical coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and other insurance and support programs. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not offer employer sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or 10+ years of machining or manufacturing experience.
Strong ability to read engineering drawings and prints.
Advanced part measurement and inspection skills.
Experience with manual machining and CNC operations.
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including bearings, gears, cams, slides, and pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
CNC programming experience using a machine interface or external software.
Basic knowledge of electrical and pneumatic machine controls.
Familiarity with TPM and preventive maintenance processes.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Comfort using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks, SolidCam, AutoCAD, or VectorPoint.
Knowledge of window production machinery.

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to machine parts within tight tolerances of .0002"–.0005".
Use 6-inch and 14-inch surface grinders to achieve flatness, squareness, and perpendicularity to .0002".
Machine complex features, including compound tapers, and perform tool grinding for form cutting and sharpening.
Operate manual Bridgeport-style mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
Apply geometry, trigonometry, and speeds-and-feeds calculations to precision machining.
Measure and verify parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, gauge blocks, and other precision tools.
Calibrate and maintain measuring devices.
Assemble and disassemble complex tooling.
Verify machine alignment and perform routine maintenance.
Dress grinding wheels and cutting tools.
Work independently with minimal supervision and provide guidance or instruction to others in the tool shop when needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
Use Machinery’s Handbook and work with a variety of materials.
Use support equipment including bandsaws, vertical and horizontal tool sharpeners, twist drill sharpeners, pedestal grinders, and hand-polishing tools.