Manual Lathe Machinist - SWING $30 - $36 + 10% shift diff

Precinmac•Albany, OR

11d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Manual Lathe Machinist is a full-time, non-exempt position at Viper Northwest, Inc., a precision manufacturing organization producing fabricated and machined parts and assemblies. The role machines parts to blueprint tolerances using manual lathe machines and a variety of metals and plastics, supporting the Operations Department. The swing-shift schedule is 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Compensation is $30–$36 per hour, plus a 10% swing-shift differential. The position involves planning machining work from work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, drawings, and machining parameters; interpreting GD&T; and setting up equipment and tooling. Program changes require approval, and program logs must be maintained as required. The machinist verifies settings and finished parts through measurement and inspection, maintains quality standards, troubleshoots issues, follows safety practices, and supports equipment maintenance. Unresolved issues are escalated to the supervisor. 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. Standing is required for most of the workday, along with walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment, including use of email for communication.
Use of data collection software and an ERP system is required.
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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, 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 day and perform the stated physical activities, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting, and pulling.
Ability to work in an industrial machine shop or production facility, with exposure to varying noise levels, sharp edges, oil, and coolant.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related subject area.
Trade school certification in a related discipline or an apprenticeship.
Five years of experience as a machinist in a precision machine shop.

Responsibilities

Machine parts to blueprint tolerances using manual lathe machines and a variety of metals and plastics.
Obtain approval before changing, editing, or updating programs, and maintain program logs as required by management business systems.
Set up mills and lathes by entering instructions and setting zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
Use basic math, geometry, and trigonometry when proving part programs.
Plan machining work by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpret GD&T.
Obtain and execute directions from the department supervisor; protect company assets and use appropriate tooling for each job.
Set up machines by installing and adjusting chucks, vises, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vises and tram heads.
Load feed mechanisms by lifting stock into CNC machines.
Follow safety procedures and regulations and maintain safe operations.
Perform preventive maintenance, follow manufacturer instructions, troubleshoot malfunctions, and notify the direct supervisor when machine repairs are needed.
Meet quality policies and company goals for on-time delivery without compromising quality, safety, or equipment life.
Verify machine settings and first-run and sample work pieces through measurement and adherence to quality standards.
Observe drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust or reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Identify errors, troubleshoot when possible, and escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
Follow safe work practices, assist others in working safely, and recognize and report actual or potential safety hazards.
Work collaboratively with team members and communicate information clearly and respectfully.