Sr. CNC Machinist-3x12 Schedule
UNITED PRECISION CORPORATION•Washougal, WA
•$36 - $40•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior CNC Machinist is a highly skilled, journeyman-level machinist who independently sets up, operates, troubleshoots, and optimizes CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers. The role serves as a technical leader in manufacturing, mentoring machinists at all levels while helping ensure production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations are met. The position is based at the Washougal facility and follows a 3x12 schedule, Friday through Sunday, with Monday through Thursday off.
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.
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
