Aerospace CNC Mill Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist capable of performing tasks that require high levels of cognitive function and judgment. The ideal candidate must not be mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect their ability to perform the duties safely and competently. The candidate must be able to take prompt and appropriate responses to operating conditions, work in an unfatigued state, accurately gauge lengths of time and distance, quickly store and recall instructions in short-term memory, concentrate, and cope with sudden changes in surroundings, emergency situations, and alarms.

Responsibilities

• Follow verbal machine operation instructions from the department lead, assess drawings and manufacturing planning for machining requirements, carefully load parts into machines, operate the machine’s control panel, unload parts, deburr parts, and arrange parts in boxes or on pallets, sometimes running two machines at once.

• Monitor features and dimensions on each component run and deburr finished parts.

• Support supervisors in the running of production parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring and inspecting quality parts for conformance to requirements.

• Study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, tool setups, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements, and identify the likely results of actions before taking them.

• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.

• Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required to ensure quality production. Report all machine malfunctions to the Lead.

• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly, leaving the workstation better than found, and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

• Adhere and comply with state and federal laws, the Company Quality Program and procedures, Company policies, and Safety and Environmental Regulations.

• May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.

• ITAR Compliant

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a vertical machine operator.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with CNC programming via MasterCam with vertical and horizontal mills, 4th axis machining, positioners, and Fanuc and Okuma controllers.

• Experience with different types of equipment, inspection tooling, speeds/feeds, and tooling.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Demonstrate a caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Use of personal tools, including lockable toolbox, dead blow, Allen wrenches, calipers, tape-measure, dial, and/or travel indicator is a plus.

• Blueprint reading.

• Experience with sheet metal machining (shop is 95% sheet metal machining).

• Experience with setup machines, Haas, and Fanuc controllers.

Why Work Here?

We offer a full range of benefits, including medical, dental/vision/long-term disability, and a 401k with a 5% match. We maintain a positive, diverse working environment and pride ourselves on hiring qualified applicants without regard to minority gender, veteran status, or disabled individuals.

Work Environment

The job operates in a manufacturing plant and professional office environment. This role may use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. In the manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, excessive heat, cold, wet, bright light, and slippery conditions. The noise level in the manufacturing plant can be very loud (ear protection is provided).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sumner, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sumner,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.