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Volunteer Machine Shop Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

API International

Buyer/Planner I

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Voluntary Benefits. * FSA and life insurance. * Opportunities for advancement within the company ... Read and understand drawings to produce quotes for sales and machine shop customers. * Obtain ...

Aerotek

CNC Machinist - All Shifts

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$24 - $42/hr

Extensive machine shop and metalworking skills. * Ability to work with decimals and close ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Aerotek

Cnc Machinist

North Plains, OR · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Join a great company with a very clean and stable machine shop environment. Enjoy benefits ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

API International

CNC Machinist

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Voluntary Benefits. * FSA and life insurance. * Opportunities for advancement within the company ... Basic knowledge of machine shop tools and equipment. * Familiarity with workplace safety protocols ...

Aerotek

Machinist

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Join a great company with a very clean and stable machine shop. Enjoy benefits such as medical ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Sigma Design

Machinist II

Camas, WA · On-site

$25 - $37/hr

We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Position ... Standard machine shop environment with various types of machinery. Appropriate safety garments (PPE ...

Sigma Design

Machinist II

Camas, WA · On-site

$25 - $37/hr

We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Position ... Standard machine shop environment with various types of machinery. Appropriate safety garments (PPE ...

Aerotek

Swing & Weekend CNC Operator

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$27 - $29.70/hr

Extensive machine shop and metalworking skills. * Ability to work with decimals and close ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

API International

Operator

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

Voluntary Benefits. * FSA and life insurance. * Opportunities for advancement within the company ... Basic knowledge of machine shop tools and equipment. * Familiarity with establishment safety ...

Aerotek

Quality Inspector

Portland, OR · On-site

$24 - $35/hr

Large machine shop doing high precision large production. * Company has a family feel to it and ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Actalent

Estimator

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Maintain a strong customer focus in a custom machining job shop environment. * Support issue ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Aerotek

Cnc Operator

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$27 - $29.70/hr

Clean machine shop environment * Training on day shift: 6am-4:30pm, Monday to Thursday * Swing ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

LIFEPORT LLC

Sales Account Manager

Woodland, WA

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment. All ... Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary ...

LIFEPORT LLC

Quality/QMS Manager

Woodland, WA

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment. All ... Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary ...

Aerotek

Facilities Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$23/hr

Work Environment You'll work in a modern, well-maintained machine shop featuring new equipment and ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Aerotek

Facilities Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$23/hr

Work Environment You'll work in a modern, well-maintained machine shop featuring new equipment and ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

Cornell Pump LLC

Grind & Deburr Operator

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... machine" schedule or production control direction * Interpret and follow shop routers and Non ... Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D * Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and ...

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What is the difference between Volunteer Machine Shop vs Volunteer Welding Shop?

AspectVolunteer Machine ShopVolunteer Welding Shop
Required CredentialsBasic mechanical skills, safety trainingWelding certifications or safety training often recommended
Work EnvironmentWorkshop with lathes, mills, and machining toolsWorkshop with welding equipment and safety gear
Employer & Industry UsageCommunity workshops, educational programs, nonprofitsCommunity projects, repair shops, nonprofits
Common Search & Comparison IntentLearning machining skills, volunteering in manufacturingLearning welding skills, volunteering in metalwork projects

Volunteer Machine Shops focus on machining and mechanical work, requiring basic skills and safety training. Volunteer Welding Shops emphasize welding techniques and safety, often needing certifications. Both environments serve community projects and educational purposes, but they differ in tools and skill sets. Understanding these differences helps volunteers choose the right shop for their interests and experience levels.

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Buyer/Planner I

API International

Tualatin, OR • On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description

API International is a family business that was established in Portland, Oregon in 1979. We are a manufacturer and engineering solutions provider that specializes in flanges, expansion joints, valves, other pipe fittings, and custom-fabricated parts for the Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC, and Water Works markets. At API International, we offer a generous benefit package including:

  • Employer-paid health, vision, dental insurance, and long-term disability.
    • Full coverage of the base plan premium on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Spouse and family eligible for 100% coverage on the base plan premium after one year.
  • 80 hours of PTO and 152 hours after the first year (prorated).
  • 8 paid holidays (including your birthday).
  • 401k with a 4% company match.
  • Voluntary Benefits.
    • FSA and life insurance.
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company.

The Buyer/Planner I supports API's efforts to win business via leveraging our machining capabilities by working closely with the Sales team, Machine Shop, and various raw material suppliers. The Buyer/Planner pulls together recommendations and quotes to support API's objective to provide competitive solutions on these opportunities. The Buyer/Planner I uses customer-supplied drawings, specifications, and other documentation to determine material and machining costs, and any outside services required.


A typical day:

  • Provide timely material, machining, and outside services quotes, based on customer requirements.
  • Read and understand drawings to produce quotes for sales and machine shop customers.
  • Obtain quotes for material, machining, and outside services.
  • Successfully interact with Sales, Machine Shop, Shop Scheduler, Engineering, and others to obtain all the information required to establish accurate quotes.
  • Collaborate with the Sales team to identify and recommend design or specification changes that improve manufacturability and reduce production costs, when appropriate.
  • Communicate with machine shop on material & machining requirements for non-standard products.
  • Track quote activity and win/loss performance. Collaborate with Sales to identify trends and continuously improve quote competitiveness and win rates.
  • Additional duties as needed.

The ideal candidate requires the following:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Proficient experience and knowledge with Excel.
  • High level of math skills, including algebra, unit conversion, and ratios.

We highly prefer the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or mathematics.
  • 1+ years of buying, planning, or scheduling experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
  • Technical writing skills are a plus.

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