We are looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to set up and operate CNC turning equipment in an AS9100 aerospace manufacturing environment at our Sumner, WA location.

This is a hands-on machining position for someone who can independently set up jobs, run production, inspect parts, make offsets, troubleshoot issues, and keep multiple machines productive throughout the shift.

First Shift
M-F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (ability to start earlier)

Responsibilities
Set up and operate CNC lathes
Run multiple machines simultaneously
Perform complete machine setups (highly desired), including tooling, workholding, tool touch-offs, work offsets, and first-piece prove-out
Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T;
Make tool, wear, and geometry offsets as needed
Inspect parts throughout production using precision measuring equipment
Maintain tight tolerances and surface-finish requirements
Troubleshoot tooling, dimensional, finish, and machining problems
Monitor tool life and replace or adjust tooling before quality is affected
Follow routers, setup sheets, work instructions, and inspection requirements
Maintain accurate production and inspection records
Work closely with programming, quality, and manufacturing personnel
Keep machines running efficiently and minimize unnecessary downtime
Maintain a clean and organized work area

Materials
Experience machining difficult materials is strongly preferred, including Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, hardened steels, and other aerospace-grade and hard metals. Candidates should understand how tooling, speeds, feeds, coolant, workholding, and tool wear change when machining difficult materials.

Controls & Equipment




Experience with one or more of the following CNC controls is preferred: Haas, Fanuc, Siemens. Experience with multi-axis turning centers, live tooling, sub-spindles, or mill-turn equipment is a plus.

Qualifications
3+ years of CNC lathe machining experience preferred
Strong CNC setup experience
Ability to independently set up and operate CNC lathes
Ability to run multiple machines effectively
Strong understanding of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, inserts, and workholding
Ability to read complex blueprints
Working knowledge of GD&T;
Ability to use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
Experience holding tight aerospace tolerances
Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
Dependable and able to work with limited supervision
Aerospace or AS9100 manufacturing experience preferred

Programming experience is a plus but is not required. The primary expectation is the ability to set up, operate, adjust, inspect, troubleshoot, and keep production moving.

Adecuado Candidate
The ideal machinist takes ownership of the entire machining process. You should be comfortable setting up a job, proving it out, inspecting your own parts, making adjustments, monitoring tooling, and running multiple machines without needing constant supervision. We are looking for someone who understands that successful production machining requires both quality and throughput.

Job Type: Full-time

Wages: $27-36 per hour

Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Prescription drug insurance
Profit sharing
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person, Sumner, WA

Come join the team today! Hiring ASAP.

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