Sr. CNC Machinist-3x12 Schedule
About The Position
The Senior CNC Machinist is a highly skilled, journeyman-level machinist based at United Precision Corporation’s Washougal facility. The role independently sets up, operates, troubleshoots, and optimizes CNC lathes and mills, and serves as a technical leader by mentoring machinists at all levels. The position supports production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. The schedule is 3x12, Friday through Sunday, with Monday through Thursday off. The role is non-exempt and reports to the Production Manager. Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment and may involve variable noise levels, fumes, hazardous chemicals, or airborne particles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 8 or more years of relevant CNC machining experience.
- Extensive experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills.
- Advanced blueprint reading skills.
- Strong GD&T knowledge and application.
- Expert use of precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues.
- Communication skills, attention to detail, root cause analysis, process optimization, quality excellence, continuous improvement, product knowledge, and technical expertise.
- Ability to safely operate equipment and manufacturing and engineering machinery such as lapping, CNC lathe, and milling machines.
- Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Vision including color vision and depth perception.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Ability to occasionally position oneself to maintain machinery, including under work stations.
- Ability to frequently move raw and treated materials weighing up to 50 pounds across the warehouse.
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman Machinist certification.
- Technical degree in Machining Technology.
- Aerospace and/or defense manufacturing experience.
- Experience with multi-axis machining centers.
- Experience with probing systems and advanced inspection techniques.
- CAM software exposure.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement training.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform complete setups on CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers.
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
- Apply GD&T principles to determine setup strategy, inspection requirements, and process capability.
- Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies for efficient production.
- Troubleshoot machines, tooling, programming, and quality issues.
- Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and quality performance.
- Perform first article inspections and support process validations.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
- Mentor and train Machinist I, II, and III personnel.
- Lead setup reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support new product launches and prototype work.
- Assist with processing documentation and standard work development.
- Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and material traceability.
- Serve as a technical resource during production challenges and escalations.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
