CNC Lathe Machinist

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking to fill a CNC Machinist position for a truck and trailer manufacturing company in the Portland, OR area. The right candidate would be someone looking to establish a long-standing career position and grow within and alongside the company.

Duties

• Set up and operate CNC lathes (Cincinnati, Okuma, and Haas) to machine metal parts per engineering drawings and specifications

• Load and execute CNC programs; make offset adjustments as needed to maintain part dimensions

• Change tooling and adjust tool offsets to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine machining requirements

• Use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to inspect parts and verify conformance to tolerances

• Perform preventative maintenance on CNC lathes and maintain a clean, organized work area

• Troubleshoot basic machine and tooling issues; escalate major mechanical problems to maintenance personnel

• Document production activity and report quality issues or non-conforming parts to supervision

• Follow all shop safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience operating CNC lathes in a metal machining environment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators

• Solid basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and basic geometry as applied to machining

• Experience loading CNC programs and making tool offset adjustments

• Ability to set up machines and change out tooling independently

• General mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Schedule and Pay

• $27/hr to start, raise after 90 days

• Monday - Thursday, 6AM-4:30pm

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with match and more

• Union company, will be invited to join union after initial 90 days

• Cross-training opportunities to further develop skills in the trade

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