Job Purpose: Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. Duties: • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). • Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. • Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads. • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards. • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions. Skills/Qualifications: • Conceptual Skills • Process Improvement • Verbal Communication • Functional and Technical Skills • Controls and Instrumentation • Tooling • Attention to Detail • Prior experience with mills, lathes, CNC, REQUIRED.
See More Details >>Shift schedule, Friday/Saturday/Sunday 4 am - 4 pm $2,500.00 RETENTION BONUS Qualifications: · 5-10 year of Machining Experience Required · 3, 4 & 5-Axis CNC Milling or CNC Turning Experience Required · Ability to do shop math proficiently · CAM Works Experience is preferred · Experience with HAAS machine is helpful · Ability to read and understand blueprints and assembly drawings is required · Ability to proof new programs on machine in a timely fashion · Programming experience is helpful but not a deal breaker · Able to work on your own or in a team and have problem solving skills · Possess a keen sense of attention to detail · Process effective written and verbal communication skills · Must be able to produce quality work with high tolerances parts · Ability to determine material types · Ability to operate overhead cranes, and various shop tools · Ability to regularly lift and/ or move up to 30 lbs, frequently lift and/ or move up to 50lbs · Have your own tools Duties: · CNC Programming · CNC Setup (3, 4 & 5 axis mills, pallet changer) · CNC operations and maintenance · Verification of Materials & Components by Inspection Against Prints · Perform other duties as assigned · Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations · Must perform all duties in conjunction with OSHA and WISHA requirements · Follow written and verbal details to complete assignments or jobs · Operate forklift and overhead cranes · Keep a clean and safe work environment · Communicate to management about machinery and quality issues as they arise Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.78 - $35.56 per hour Expected hours: No less than 36 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) 3% Match • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Experience: • Machinist: 5 years (Required) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Spokane Valley, WA 99216: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Wheeler Industries, Inc. is a full-service machining and manufacturing job shop located in Spokane Valley, WA. We have been operating in this area for over 44 years, and are in need of experienced machinists to fill immediate openings. Our needs are for both manual and CNC machinists. Must be able to operate both mills and lathes, read blueprints, correctly use measuring equipment and be able to quickly change from one job to the next. We are not a production shop making thousands of parts at a time. We take in whatever we can fit through the door and turnkey it quickly and efficiently. We have a variety of capabilities unmatched in this area and, if employed here, one would have the opportunity to learn how to use all of these. We offer competitive wages for our industry $24.00-$32.00/hour depending on experience, retirement plan with matching up to 3%, yearly bonuses based on performance, medical premiums 100% paid for and a dental plan. We only have one shift 7:00am-3:30pm Mon-Friday. Please send resumes to davidw@wheelerindustries.net or call to setup an appointment. 509-534-4556
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Spokane Valley, WA, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, provide essential skills such as CNC machine operation and blueprint reading. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Spokane Valley, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,586 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, all of which are crucial for a successful career in this dynamic field.
