Machinist II - Day

Machinist II – Vinyl Internal Supply

Location: Fife, WA
Starting Pay: $33.00/hr.
Day Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Join the Milgard Windows & Doors team (part of MITER Brands) as a Machinist II, where you’ll put your precision, craftsmanship, and problem‑solving skills to work in a high‑performing manufacturing environment. If you’re someone who takes pride in producing ultra‑precise parts, enjoys hands‑on machining, and thrives in a collaborative shop atmosphere — we’d love to meet you.

MITER Brands is one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of energy‑efficient windows and doors, with a strong reputation for quality, stability, and growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll work independently and as part of a skilled team to fabricate high‑precision parts that keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly.

Machining & Fabrication

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to machine parts within tight tolerances (.0002"–.0005").

• Use surface grinders (6" & 14") to achieve flatness, squareness, and perpendicularity to .0002".

• Machine complex features including compound tapers; perform tool grinding for form cutting & sharpening.

• Operate manual Bridgeport‑style mills, lathes, and surface grinders.

Technical & Measurement Expertise

• Use advanced math (geometry, trigonometry, speeds/feeds calculations) for precision machining.

• Measure and verify parts with calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, gauge blocks, and other precision tools.

• Calibrate and maintain measuring devices.

Tooling, Setup & Maintenance

• Assemble and disassemble complex tooling.

• Verify machine alignment and perform routine maintenance to ensure proper performance.

• Dress grinding wheels and cutting tools.

Shop Collaboration & Safety

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Provide guidance or instruction to others in the tool shop when needed.

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workstation.

• Utilize Machinery’s Handbook and work with a variety of materials.

Support Equipment

• Use support equipment including:

  • Bandsaws

  • Vertical & horizontal tool sharpeners

  • Twist drill sharpeners

  • Pedestal grinders

  • Hand‑polishing tools

What You Bring

We’re looking for a skilled machinist with a passion for precision and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or 10+ years of machining/manufacturing experience.

• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and prints.

• Advanced part measurement and inspection skills.

• Experience with manual machining and CNC operations.

• Solid understanding of mechanical systems (bearings, gears, cams, slides, pneumatics/hydraulics).

• CNC programming experience (machine interface or external software).

• Experience with SolidWorks, SolidCam, AutoCAD, or VectorPoint is a plus.

• Basic knowledge of electrical and pneumatic machine controls.

• Familiarity with TPM and preventive maintenance processes.

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft applications.

• Knowledge of window production machinery is a plus (not required).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and stable day‑shift schedule

• Work with a highly skilled team in a clean, safety‑focused environment

• Opportunities for career growth within MITER Brands

• Be part of a company committed to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship