CNC Machinists (Lathe)

Saxon Aerospace is currently hiring CNC Machinists (Lathe Operators) for a growing manufacturing company near Bothell, WA. Multiple openings on all shifts!

These direct-hire roles offer competitive benefits and pay as well as long-term growth opportunities. Openings on all shifts.

Pay: $22-$42/hr

• Plus shift differential for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shifts*

As a CNC Machinist/Lathe Operator, you will set up, operate, and adjust CNC machines to create products in close tolerance, high quality machined parts from various types of metal.

CNC Machinist/Lathe Operator responsibilities:

• Check machine to be used for missing, loose, or damaged equipment. Check oil and coolant levels and initiate maintenance service and/or repair ticket, as required.

• Identify type of setup required. Prepare to set-up job (e.g., production orders, first lots and tool tryouts) or run previously set-up job by reviewing work order, tie-in sheets, operator's or setup documents, blueprints or CATIA plots.

• Ensure that correct material (e.g., type, size, quantity) and tools or fixtures were issued and are free from visible defects.

• Edit speeds and feeds for machining programs within established guidelines for developmental work or MTO's, as required.

• Select and attach machine accessories and holding devices per manufacturing plan. Verify apparatus is in good condition. Identify fixtures, shop aids, or templates to be used and fabricate shop aids, as required.

• Retrieve and download CNC programs to machine controller using computing equipment and downloading from various servers/data bases.

• Set machine coordinates or index points per CNC documents, including cutter offset/compensations using controller keyboard, dial indicator, probes, shims and edge finders.

• Adjust machine settings (e.g., speeds and feeds) to correct machining problems or to prepare machine for next operation in sequence.

• Submit completed job or in-process checks to layout or inspector at appropriate steps in sequence.

Preferred education and experience:

• 2+ years' experience operating 3, 4, or 5-axis CNC machines

• 1+ year lathe operations experience

• Knowledge of standardized tooling setups

Working conditions:

• Pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting

• Lifting and handling objects up to 40 pounds

• Standing for 10-12 hour shifts

• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels

Benefits offered: medical, dental, vision, 401k w/employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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