Man Mill Machinist- Weekend $30-36 + 10% Shift Diff

Precinmac•Albany, OR

10d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Man Mill Machinist is a full-time, non-exempt position that machines parts to blueprint tolerances using CNC machines and a variety of metals and plastics. The role supports programming, machining, and product verification in an industrial machine shop and production facility. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $30–$36 per hour, plus a 10% weekend shift differential. Viper Northwest, Inc. is a precision, quick-response, build-to-print manufacturing organization that produces fabricated and machined parts and assemblies for high-tech industries. The company also provides engineering design assistance, verification, and drafting services. The machinist plans machining work from work orders, drawings, engineering plans, materials, and specifications; interprets geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); selects cutting tools; and sets up and operates mills and lathes. The role includes maintaining equipment, following safety and quality procedures, verifying parts through measurement, troubleshooting machining issues, and escalating unresolved issues to a supervisor. CNC program changes require approval, and program logs must be maintained as required by company systems. The position requires standing for most of the workday, with walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling. The work takes place in an industrial machine shop or production facility, where employees may encounter varying noise levels, sharp tooling and material edges, oil, and coolant. Viper Northwest offers a benefits package that includes health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, annual employee activities, and recognition programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience as a Horizontal Machinist in a precision machine shop.
Ability to understand conversational and G-code controls.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment, including use of email.
Experience using 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 arithmetic, 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 stand for most of the day and to walk, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, handle, finger, reach, lift, and pull.
Ability to follow safety practices and company safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related subject area.
Trade school certification in a related discipline or an apprenticeship.
Journeyman machinist experience in a precision machine shop.
CAD/CAM programming experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain approval before changing, editing, or updating CNC programs and maintain program logs as required.
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 performance across a variety of metals and plastics.
Obtain and carry out directions from the Department Supervisor.
Monitor and protect company assets and ensure appropriate tooling is used for each job.
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 compensation; calculating requirements; and proving part programs.
Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations, and assist others in working safely.
Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and arranging repairs when needed.
Follow quality policies and meet company quality goals for on-time delivery without compromising quality, safety, or equipment life.
Verify settings 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.
Identify errors, troubleshoot where possible, and escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with coworkers and others to support team goals.