Journeyman machinist job description

Hypertherm is seeking a full-time Journeyman Machinist on Second Shift for our Kent, Washington location. The ideal candidate will have the ability to shape the Machining function from the bottom up. Working with our machine shop, you will create what success will look like for our Waterjet business.

As a 100% Associate-owned, global leader in providing advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm offers a collaborative work environment while promoting empowerment and a positive work-life balance.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, here are some other ways you'll help positively impact our business as a Journeyman Machinist:

Set-up and operate CNC lathes, mills and machining centers with minimal supervision Train and mentor fellow OMAX machinists Actively participate in process improvement exercises Study drawings, manuals, specifications and instructions to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, sequence of operations and set-up requirements Based upon documented set-up instructions, select, align and secure work-holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines to manufacture parts as drawing-specified During set-up, observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as needed. Change cutting tools as needed Perform part inspections by verifying conformance of finished product to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools. OMAX will provide all necessary measuring and inspection tools Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as per protocol Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the lean tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement Ensure that safe work practices are maintained
Who you are and the experience you will bring:
10+ years' experience setting up and operating manual and CNC machines High School diploma or GED required Ability to utilize math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Cartesian coordinate system and geometry Ability to effectively utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gage, comparator and dial indicator Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as work orders, drawings, manuals, set-up instructions and safety regulations Strong ability to work in a team focused environment Must be able to read and comprehend instructions as well as possess good oral communication skills

Preferred experience to differentiate you:
Associates Degree or Certification in related field preferred

Location: Kent, WA

Why join Hypertherm?
Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Sign on bonus as a new hire for this role Paid Community Service Time Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Hypertherm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all applications. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and our values as an associate-owned company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.

This is an automotive parts manufacturer of glass, interior trim, glass encapsulation, and CNC component machining. They have 5 main services: tooling/metal fab (mold making: Roto Molds, Billet Molds, Production Mold, etc.), robotics/automation, gaging & fixturing (Check Gages/Fixtures, Automatic Assembly Fixtures, etc.), foundry, and CNC machining.

Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm (Monday through Friday)

Pay: $23 to $25/hr

Job Duties:

• Being able to setup and operate CNC lathes and/or mills
• Making and setting up fixtures
• Loading and editing programs
• Making first article parts and presenting to quality for inspection
• Be able to make work coordinate or tool offsets
• Load, unload parts and run parts to print
• Deburr and check parts with appropriate measuring tools
• Document inspections as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of CNC Machining experience
• Proven ability to set up, operate, change tooling, make adjustments on CNC lathes and mills
• In-depth blueprint reading experience

For immediate consideration apply today!

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.