Sr. CNC Machinist-WEEKEND SHIFT

Job Details: Job Location: 4100 S GRANT ST - WASHOUGAL, WA, Salary Range: $34.63 - $38.48Hourly,
SR. CNC MACHINIST

Job Title: Sr. CNC Machinist  |  Department: Manufacturing  |  Reports to: Production Manager   |   FLSA Status: Non-Exempt    

At United Precision Corporation (UPC), we are dedicated to fostering an environment in which all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an important role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and background they bring to the UPC table. We recognize that it is only through our team members who provide services that our customers rely upon that we can continuously improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years to come.

The Senior CNC Machinist serves as a highly skilled journeyman-level machinist responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes and mills. This role serves as a technical leader within the manufacturing organization and provides mentorship to machinists at all levels while ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Independently perform complete setups on CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers
Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
Apply GD&T principles to determine setup strategy, inspection requirements, and process capability
Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies for efficient production
Troubleshoot machines, tooling, programming, and quality issues
Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and quality performance
Perform first article inspections and support process validations
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
Mentor and train Machinist I, II, and III personnel
Lead setting up reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Support new product launches and prototype work
Assist with processing documentation and standard work development
Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and material traceability
Serve as a technical resource during production challenges and escalations
Perform other duties, as assigned. 
Qualifications:
What You Bring to United Precision Corporation:

Required

High school diploma or GED
8 or more years’ relevant CNC machining experience
Extensive experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills
Advanced blueprint reading skills
Strong GD&T knowledge and application
Expert use of precision measuring instruments
Ability to independently troubleshoot machining and quality issues

Preferred

Journeyman Machinist certification
Technical degree in Machining Technology
Aerospace and/or defense manufacturing experience
Experience with multi-axis machining centers
Experience with probing systems and advanced inspection techniques
CAM software exposure
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement training

Core Competencies and Skills for Success in this Role:

Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Root Cause Analysis
Process Optimization
Quality Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Product Knowledge
Technical Expertise

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable team members with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, etc.
Ability to safely operate equipment
May be exposed to variable noise levels, fumes, hazardous chemicals, or airborne particles
Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Vision requirements include color vision and depth perception

Must be able to operate manufacturing and engineering machinery such as lapping, CNC lathe, and milling machines, etc.
Occasionally positions self to maintain manufacturing and engineering machinery, including under work stations.
Frequently moves raw and treated materials weighing up to 50 pounds across the warehouse for various purposes, as needed. 

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in an office/warehouse environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in work schedule. No special coordination beyond those used for normal mobility, handling of everyday objects and materials, and use of office equipment is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I fully understand the contents of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions explained to me. I understand United Precision Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and that this job description is not a contract of employment. Its purpose is to define, though not exhaustively, the essential functions of the job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.