Simple Mills Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Summary:

CNC Machinists are responsible for setting-up, maintaining, and operating 3, 4, and 5 axis mills and lathes.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate mills, independently with limited supervision
• Perform visual inspections as well as dimensional inspections of parts to engineered specifications
• Complete and sign all supporting documentation (job travelers, preventive maintenance schedules, other records)
• Ensure that the first part of each job is inspected by Quality Assurance to prevent nonconforming product
• Perform all in-process inspections as required by the job traveler using precision measuring tools
• Assure adequate deburr/cleanliness of parts
• Inspect all raw materials, ensuring gauge and quality, prior to running through machine
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure finished product meets customer specifications and/or exceeds print or in-process tolerances
• Learns optimal cutting techniques, speeds, and feeds
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and informs lead person of discrepancies
• Count products or materials and ensure parts are properly stacked or packed for in-process movement or shipping
• Clean and adjust machines as needed to ensure quality of product
• Operate other machines or equipment as directed by the supervisor, when work may be slow in area
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the department supervisor including working in other areas or departments

• Maintain good housekeeping and perform machinery maintenance and keep area clean to eliminate FOD
• Follows all policies, procedures, standards and safety requirements directed by management
• Perform other duties as they are assigned such as empty trash bins, replacing toilet paper, and other housekeeping duties

Physical Demands:

Required to perform repetitive motion; bend, stoop, lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent requirement to stand and walk continuously throughout an 8 hour shift; work in dusty and dirty conditions; and clean and maintain a safe working environment. May run several machines at once. Must be able to successfully pass Background Authorization Check and Drug testing.

Environmental Factors:

Occasional exposure to above or below normal temperatures; exposure to chemical fumes, solder fumes, metallic dust and shavings, high decibel noise emissions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment including steel-toed boots/shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as determined by work area requirements.

Education, Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or graduation from certified technical school, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• Must have good English written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable about and follows excellent and current manufacturing practices
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers, use simple math to perform basic calculations, and use basic hand held measuring tools.
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person under ITAR legislation.